The replacement of the backend software for this blog is approaching quickly. I have all the code basically done. I just have to put on finishing touches related to automating publishing and the like. I also need to do a little more testing with rss and Atom feeds.

When the swap out takes place, the atom and rss feeds will change. I will make a final post on Wordpress with the details. I will leave Wordpress up for about a week. Then, all that old code will get ripped out. I hope to make the switch on Tues or maybe Saturday of this week. It depends on how things go.

The new system won't have a comment system, but of course that only puts me on par with the current system (given my experience with Wordpress and spam). Intially, comments will only be tracked via Technorati posts, so it will essentially have talkbacks. Hopefully I can create a simple, yet effective comment system over the Christmas break. More details on the actual software to come in another post.