We’re not going to go into full detail with regards to that, but will highlight  some of the modification and plugins  made there.

First one, which i thought was really useful for sobi2. It’s a view more listing plugin within a category, build upon Jquery scroller. This plug-in allows users to view other listing within there details page based upon the details page location. So if a listing sits in a certain state, only those listing will show.(As per image below) Once the arrow is clicked only then is a new instance fetched. This way all response times and headers sent remain  small and you don’t end up with unnecessary query’s and slow responses.

Second effect which is great is the Google like  style listing arranger. This allows users to remove listing from the list so that there favourites show, or add them to there favourits in there control panel. All sessions are stored either by user details or for non registerd users in cookies. Once again this function is also build upon Jquery.

Third plug-in is a slick version of a Jquery slimbox running Google maps in. Now i know you are all saying, that this has being done before, but this version only deploys the map function ( header fetch) once the map button has being clicked. This means that the map does not load in the details template only on submit, which once again reduces response time.

Now you’re asking the BIG question, will these plugins be available for download? YES they will be. The guys have informed me that once development on there site is complete ( In process of converting to joomla 1.5.x ) they will post updated versions of these plugins and give strict instructions on how to upload and implement them.  Look Forward to it Guys.

View Site: Sa Stay

This specific demo will show you how to set it up using joomla 1.5 and Sobi2. I’ve attached the files to be downloaded from here.

Firstly you need to download the Font file and Capctha file ( Download Here: Captcha (1231) ) ( This script is built of the one from Simon Jarvis ).  Copy these two files into your root folder. Then open your details template  “sobi2.details.tmpl” and copy and paste the code below. ( please note if you wish to use this function else where, you can ignore the sobi2.details.tmpl and add the form to your component of choice.

For Sobi2 Only ( Testing done in legacy mode )

function emaillisting($mySobi_id) {
global $database, $mainframe;
global $mosConfig_live_site, $mosConfig_mailfrom, $mosConfig_fromname;

$directory_email = mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘directory_email’, ” );
$directory_name = mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘directory_name’, ” );
$v_firstname = mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘name’, ” );
$v_email = mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘email’, ” );
$v_telephone = mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘telephone’, ” );
$v_comments = mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘comments’, ” );
$v_province = mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘province’, ” );
$number = intval( mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘number’, 0 ) );
$othernumber = intval( mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘othernumber’, 0 ) );
$sum = intval( mosGetParam( $_POST, ‘sum’, 0 ) );
$DIRECTORY_CONTACT_LETTER=(“
Name: %s

Email: %s

Telephone: %s

Province: %s

Message: %s”);
$query_text = sprintf($DIRECTORY_CONTACT_LETTER, $v_firstname, $v_email, $v_telephone, $v_province, $v_comments, $mosConfig_fromname );

//$session =& JFactory::getSession(‘captcha_word’);
$session =& JFactory::getSession();
$code = $session->get(‘captcha_word’);
if(($code == $_POST['captcha_word']) && (!empty($code)) ) {

$success = mosMail( $email, $mosConfig_fromname , $directory_email, “yourdomain.com Website Enquiry”, $query_text, 0, null,null,null,$v_email,$v_firstname );
$success = mosMail( $email, $mosConfig_fromname , $mosConfig_mailfrom, “Copy of yourdomain.com Website Enquiry for ” . $directory_name, $query_text, 0, null,null,null,$v_email,$v_firstname );

mosRedirect(“index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&sobi2Id=$mySobi_id”, “Message sent successfully..”);

} else {
mosRedirect(“index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&sobi2Id=$mySobi_id”, “Message sending failed. Please insert the correct details in security box..”);
}

}

?>

Then you need to add the form of your choice, here is one that we made. ( change the fields to suit your needs )

Well trying to destroy info and uninstalling of components, I managed to switch the account to suspended.  Buying me enough time to fix this leak. Now not only is this a critical fix released last year by the joomla.org team but a very good lesson learnt too. Learn to back up your websites, db and lookout for critical updates for your Joomla version. (Or even update it)

A flaw in the reset token validation mechanism allows for non-validating tokens to be forged. This will allow an unauthenticated, unauthorized user to reset the password of the first enabled user (lowest id). Typically, this is an administrator user. Note, that changing the first users username may lessen the impact of this exploit (since the person who changed the password does not know the login associated with the new password). However, the only way to completely rectify the issue is to upgrade to 1.5.6 (or patch the /components/com_user/models/reset.php file).

We all know this fix has being repaired in the latest version 1.5.9. But be sure to check your version.(I made that mistake.)
It’s a critical security patch and part of 1.5.6. (read more)