The latest stable release of TS SE (Version 5.7) is is now available for download.

This version includes a number of new features and enhancements as well as a few bug fixes.

Instructions for new installs are included in the distribution files in the installation script. For those upgrading, please make sure you check the distribution instructions in readme_upgrade1-2.html, and then run the upgrade script.

We STRONGLY recommend that all users upgrade to v5.7 so their tracker is running a more stable and secure version of the TS v5 series.

List of New Features and Changes:
TS Blog
TS Blog is a fully-featured blogging add-on that enables site members to create their very own online blogs within TS SE. Giving members a place to post thoughts, ideas and musings will keep users returning to the site again and again.

TS Award System
This is a Medals/Awards system. Admin can give members awards, and award icons will be displayed in member's profile, posts, as well as in a award list.

TS Torrent Moderation System
This new feature allow you to approve uploaded new torrents before show up on the browse page. You can enable/disable this feature in Setting Panel (for each usergroup).

TS Instant Messaging (IM) System (ICQ, Skype, Yahoo, MSN and AIM).
This is a fully automatic IM system which will allow members to post their contact information via User CP to show up on their profile page.
Instant messaging (IM) is a form of real-time communication between two or more people based on typed text. The text is conveyed via devices connected over a network such as the Internet.

TS Advanced IP Ban System
You can easily ban/unban member IP address. This new tool supports multi-language.

TSF RSS Feeds (RSS 1.0, RSS 2.0 and ATOM 1.0)
RSS (an abbreviation for Really Simple Syndication) is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works—such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video—in a standardized format. An RSS document (which is called a "feed", "web feed", or "channel" includes full or summarized text, plus metadata such as publishing dates and authorship.

TSF Advanced Post Moderation System
This new feature is allow you to Copy, Merge or Move posts from a thread into another thread or forum.

TS Cron: Backup Database Automatically
This new cron script is allow you to backup the database per hour, day, week etc... If something goes wrong, you can upload the backup if need be.

TS GB Based KPS Points
This is a new option for KPS System which will help you to prevent cheaters.

TS Mysql Speed Tester
This is a new Staff Tool which will help you to get your MYSQL Speed Results.

Social Groups Mass PM System.
New Statistics Tool
New Plugin: Last 24 Hours Active Users
New Plugin: Recent Threads
New Plugin: Recent Torrents
New User Browsing Forums Feature.
New Staff Tool: Failed Login Attempts (a.k.a maxlogin)
New Setting Panel Feature: Update Torrents
New 3d Animated Country Flags
New Poll Images.
New Png Icons for TS Plugins and Header.
New Ajax Rating System to Torrent Details, Userdetails and Blog page which is more stable, fast and secure.
New Change Torrent Name Automatically.
New IRC System. (Better version of PJiRC is back)
Better Version of Tutorial Script
Code/Style Fixes for Internet Explorer v8.0
Optimized Hourly Cleanups
Updated Automatic Hit & Run System

To purchase the latest code:
http://templateshares.net/special/purchase.php

Best Regards,
The TS SE Team.