> 2.8 is released. Any implications for LyX users, or any advice against
upgrading at this point?
No. Why do you think this might be needed?
I'll deliver MiKTeX 2.8 with the installer for LyX 1.6.5.
MiKTeX 2.8 provides many new features like that LaTeX-packages can be installed also by non-admin
users and that it can be used as portable application.
When I find the time, I'll try to build a portable LyX. (I don't know if this is possible because
LyX uses many other third-party programs that might not be ready for that.)
regards Uwe