README

                             Family Connections 3.8.0


  Installation
  ------------

  1. Upload the familyconnections/ directory in FCMS_3.8.0.zip to your web host.

  2. Run the online installation script by visiting your website.

     http://www.yourdomain.com/path/to/install.php

  3. It is recommended that you delete the install.php file after installation.



  Upgrading from 2.6+ to 3.8.0
  ---------------------------

  ** DO NOT DELETE THE FOLLOWING FILE **
    inc/config_inc.php

  ** DO NOT TOUCH ANY FILES IN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORIES **
    uploads/avatar/
    uploads/documents/
    uploads/photos/memberX/
    uploads/upimages/

  1. It is recommended that you backup your entire site, including your
     MySQL database before upgrading.

  2. Login as the administrator, visit the upgrade section, and run the 
     automatic upgrade.

  3. Delete the install.php file from your web host (if it still exists).



  Change Log
  ----------

  Please refer to the included ChangeLog file.



  License
  -------

  This software uses the The GNU General Public License (GPL), please refer to 
  the full license description in the LICENSE file.