2006 May 22 Archive at Center for REALTOR® Technology Web Log

PolicyPage release 1.0.1 is now available.The changes are aimed at making the app easier to understand, install and use.

Here are the changes for v 1.0.1
- All production data is now in a single directory structure (ppage/productiondata) for ease of backup.
- New installation messages added and upgraded the installation documentation.
- Additional documentation for creating PolicyPage users.
- Eliminated the need to change the php.ini file for email configuration.
- Added message at logon time if email has not been configured.
- Provide a method to add new PolicyPage users without using email.
- Allow multiple attempts to register the same user (in case prior attempts fail due to an email problem).

PolicyPage comments (and bugs) can be posted to the project mail list.
You can download PolicyPage application by visiting the project site.

We continue to look to the community to guide future development priorities. We invite and welcome your input.

The NAR Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo took place last week in Washington DC. This is one of the best NAR meeting because of the number of attendees and the focus of the events. Besides the business of running NAR and a great trade expo, REALTORS get the opportunity to meet with elected officials and put forth the REALTORS’ agenda on capital hill.

One item that received prominent attention at the Midyear meeting is security. It was a part of many topics as well as having it own session.

First the National Association of REALTORS and the Federal Trade Commission have formed a partnership to prevent identity theft. The program, “Deter, Detect and Defend ,” aims to educate consumers, particularly home buyers, about the devastating effects of identity theft and help them protect themselves against it.

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