Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2006-01-09/Technology report
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Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News
Plus signs now allowed in titles
Thanks to a recent change, plus signs are now allowed in titles. The most prominent article that was affected by this bug was C++, which had previously been located at C plus plus.
Last week in servers
Server-related events, problems, and changes included:
- January 3 - "amane" rebooted at colocation center, fixed.
- January 7 - In response to a registration flood, a user throttle was added to the English Wikipedia. brion noted that CAPTCHAs or other confirmation devices may be used in the future.
- Various SSL certificates added and replaced.
Also this week: Fundraiser ends — ArbCom candidates — ArbCom update — Louis Braille — Steward elections — News and notes — Press coverage — Features and admins — B.R.I.O.N. — T.R.O.L.L.
