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# [[PRODUCTNAME]] 1.8.0-alpha2 - Codename "Tempel"</span>
Welcome to the release notes for the second alpha release in the 1.8 Series of
 [[PRODUCTNAME]], codenamed "Tempel".

 **This should NOT BE USED IN PRODUCTION.**.

This release contains significant changes from 1.7 Series and significant changes
from the 1.8.0-alpha release and these release notes should be read an understood
 before trying the release.

You can download this release from [GitHub](https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/tag/1.8.0-alpha2).


## Requirements
[[PRODUCTNAME]] requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Please read the details in [install environment](install_environment.html) to understand the extra configuration 1.8 Series requires before proceeding.

We recommend using the 1.8.0-alpha2 Windows Player with this release. The 1.7.5  version of the Windows Display Player is also compatible with this CMS, but
 will not run the latest features.

### XMR (message relay)
1.8.0-alpha2 is the first version of the CMS to support *push* messaging via a new
 service called XMR. XMR is built on top of `ZermoMQ` and therefore `ZermoMQ` is
 requirement for use.

The CMS will function without `ZeroMQ` or `XMR` installed, however it is advisable
 to use it as it improves the overall performance of the CMS and Players. Further
 instructions can be found on the [XMR](xmr.html) manual page.

## Upgrading
This release contains a new upgrade application which is build into the CMS. This
application supports upgrades from 1.7.0 (including 1.8.0-alpha).

Follow the [upgrade](upgrage.html) instructions to complete the upgrade.

## Help
Please report problems with this release using the [Development Category on the Community Forum](https://community.xibo.org.uk/c/dev).

## Issues addressed in this release
This release adds push messaging and various actions to take advantage of the new
 functionality. It also fixes bugs found by our early alpha testers.

For a full list of enhancements and bug fixes please refer to the
 [Release Project Page](https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo/issues?q=milestone%3A1.8.0-alpha2+is%3Aclosed).<commit_msg>Minor adjustments to the release notes<commit_after><!--toc=getting_started-->
# [[PRODUCTNAME]] 1.8.0-alpha2 - Codename "Tempel"</span>
Welcome to the release notes for the second alpha release in the 1.8 Series of
 [[PRODUCTNAME]], codenamed "Tempel".

 **This should NOT BE USED IN PRODUCTION.**.

This release contains significant changes from 1.7 Series and significant changes
from the 1.8.0-alpha release and these release notes should be read an understood
 before trying the release.

You can download this release from [GitHub](https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/tag/1.8.0-alpha2).


## Requirements
[[PRODUCTNAME]] requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Please read the details in [install environment](install_environment.html) to understand the extra configuration 1.8 Series requires before proceeding.

We recommend using the 1.8.0-alpha2 Windows Player with this release. The 1.7.5  version of the Windows Display Player is also compatible with this CMS, but
 will not run the latest features.

### XMR (message relay)
1.8.0-alpha2 is the first version of the CMS to support *push* messaging via a new
 service called XMR. XMR is built on top of `ZermoMQ` and therefore `ZermoMQ` is
 requirement for use.

The CMS will function without `ZeroMQ` or `XMR` installed, however it is advisable
 to use it as it improves the overall performance of the CMS and Players. Further
 instructions can be found on the [XMR](xmr.html) manual page.

## Upgrading
This release contains a new upgrade application which is build into the CMS. This
application supports upgrades from 1.7.0 (including 1.8.0-alpha).

Follow the [upgrade](upgrade.html) instructions to complete the upgrade.

## Help
Please report problems with this release using the [Development Category on the Community Forum](https://community.xibo.org.uk/c/dev).

## Issues addressed in this release
This release adds push messaging and various actions to take advantage of the new
 functionality. It also fixes bugs found by our early alpha testers.

For a full list of enhancements and bug fixes please refer to the
 [Release Project Page](https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo/issues?q=milestone%3A1.8.0-alpha2+is%3Aclosed).
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