IntensePlugin breaks some functionality in the admin area, but in the blog itself it's working OK.

Now there is a quick fix to get the admin area working normally with IntenseDebate plugin (Thanks to Valentino Aluigi at maverick.it)!

How To Quick Fix Your IntenseDebate Plugin after WordPress 2.8 Upgrade

1. EDIT intensedebate.php (go to Plugins >> click edit on IntenseDebate)
2. Go the very end of the file (just before the ?> at the end of the file)
3. Add the code to the end, just before ?> or replace:

REPLACE:

?>

WITH:

	if(is_admin() && !(strpos($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'],
	'page=id_settings') || strpos($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'],
	'intensedebate'))) wp_deregister_script('id_settings');
?>

• Quick fix code by "postream" at the getsatisfaction.com / IntenseDebate support thread.
• "poststream's" personal site: Valentino Aluigi (Italian)

Official fix and update to the plugin should be coming today by "beaulebens" of IntenseDebate.

For the latest info, read the IntenseDebate Customer Support thread : WordPress 2.8 problems.

Don't Have IntenseDebate Yet?

If you want great commenting system with zero effort to your blog, check IntenseDebate official site for more info

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Original post from Zemalf's Website optimization blog:
Quick Fix to IntenseDebate Plugin WordPress 2.8 Problem

Read before upgrade: WordPress 2.8 Problems and Solutions (FAQ) at WordPress.org

My WordPress 2.8 Upgrade Posts

• IntenseDebate Plugin Breaks the Admin Area in WordPress – Correction is Coming [WordPress 2.8]
• WordPress 2.8 Upgrade Done. Not All Good.

Before You Upgrade WordPress Version 2.8

• Backup your WordPress! WordPress Backups
• Read the WordPress 2.8 Problems and Solutions (FAQ)
• Check All WordPress 2.8 FAQs

WordPress Upgrade Checklist:

• You did backup everything already, right?
• Upgrade all plugins (especially if plugin has been updated for the new version)
• Deactivate all plugins
• Do the Upgrade
• Reactivate the plugins, starting from The Most Essential WordPress plugins
• Check that everything is working OK, on both your blog and admin side
• Things to look for
  • Check that you can re-arrange and move the widgets
  • Is everything working in the Add New Post window alright? (try preview, most used tags, etc.)
• If something seems to wrong, deactivate the plugin you activated last and check again, repeat until you've cleared all plugins
• WP Upgrade is a good chance to clean your plugins, so only activate the ones you really need

If you have additional checks for the checklist or any questions, leave your thoughts on the comments..

1. WordPress 2.8 Upgrade Done. Not All Good.
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Original post from Zemalf's Website optimization blog:
Upgrade Your WordPress | Checklist

• Can't drag and drop in the widget area
• Edit / Add Post page malfunctions, buttons not working, can't display most used tags, etc.
• etc.

It is probably because of a plugin you are using, for me it was IntenseDebate -plugin (now temporarily deactivated).

But no worries, it seems that the correction is coming, thanks to great support for IntenseDebate at getsatisfaction.com:

• Problems with WordPress 2.8 in the IntenseDebate Customer Support Community

1. Quick Fix to IntenseDebate Plugin WordPress 2.8 Problem
2. Upgrade Your WordPress | Checklist
3. WordPress 2.8 Upgrade Done. Not All Good.

Original post from Zemalf's Website optimization blog:
IntenseDebate Plugin Breaks the Admin Area in WordPress – Correction is Coming [WordPress 2.8]

But afterwards I've noticed some problems in the widget controls and tagging my posts, but I guess I just gotta read up some posts and discussion how to get'em sorted. I didn't go offline like some have because of the upgrade, but you might want to save the upgrade to a time you have time to solve issues if problems arise.

Upgrading Your WordPress to 2.8

I suggest you upgrade by clicking on the "Upgrade to WordPress 2.8 now" in your WordPress dashboard (unless you have disabled the upgrade notifications).

Or you can go and Download WordPress 2.8 and upgrade manually.

Remember to take backup before doing the upgrade, which is good practise to do before any upgrade / update you do to your blog: either export the blog posts to XML with Tools >> Export, or use a plugin like WP-DBManager mentioned in the the most essential WordPress plugins -post.

WordPress 2.8 New Features

There's a lot of improvements in the 2.8 version and at least for me, the blog seems to be working faster, at least from the dashboard and admin screen.

To name a few which I liked right away:

• Browse the theme directory and install themes from the admin
  • no more ftp transfers for free themes = so good
• Allow the dashboard widgets to be arranged in up to four columns
  • if you like to take a quick look what's going on, now it's even easier with more customization to the dashboard
• Improved database performance
  • like mentioned, everything seems to be faster, but have to wait for more data on this one
• A lot features and fixes to theme and plugin developers
  • I'm looking forward to some theme and plugin goodness in the near future with the new features in.

Theres way over 150 features more in 2.8 and you can check the full list of WordPress 2.8 Features here.

What Other Bloggers Are Saying About WordPress 2.8

Every blogger and technology website has announced the news, but I picked a few if you want to read up:

• WordPress 2.8 Now Available for Download @Mashable
• WordPress 2.8 @ghacks.net
• WordPress 2.8 Released @BloggingPro
• WordPress 2.8 is Out, Upgrade Now @the Blogging Herald
• WordPress 2.8 Tips and Tricks Collection @weblogtools collection

All-in-all, reactions have been (mostly) positive, like they were already on beta testing and after first release candidate was out.

Like I mentioned, go ahead and upgrade to 2.8 when you have the time to check that everything is OK afterwards. And remember to BACKUP your blog first!

1. Upgrade Your WordPress | Checklist
2. IntenseDebate Plugin Breaks the Admin Area in WordPress – Correction is Coming [WordPress 2.8]
3. ALERT: Old WordPress Blogs Under Attack

Original post from Zemalf's Website optimization blog:
WordPress 2.8 Upgrade Done. Not All Good.