If you’re not dissatisfied with the current feature set of your WordPress installation, there’s no overwhelming need to upgrade. However, if you ever want to add to your installation — be it plugins (plugin authors will most likely no longer support the 1.2 code base… I know I won’t) or themes or even just static pages — you’ll find things much easier in 1.5.
Well I upgraded due to the fact that I’m curious plus I also thought I could make use of the “pages” concept and the numerous themes/plugins which are going to be developed.
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James Huff
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Don’t be scared of updating. Just follow Podz’ easy-to-follow guide: http://www.tamba2.org.uk/wordpress/upgrade/