Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

On 06 October 2021 at 0:52, AC said: > The main problem is that you can't have side-by-side installations on a > Windows system (as has been pointed out to me). But that doesn't mean you can't *run* two different versions __

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

r one. Original Message From: AC Sent: Wed Oct 06 03:52:18 EDT 2021 To: Peter West Cc: GnuCash users group , Derek Atkins Subject: Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest The main problem is that you can't have side-by-side installations on a Windows system (as has been pointed

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

The main problem is that you can't have side-by-side installations on a Windows system (as has been pointed out to me). So upgrading the software means uninstalling the old one, installing the new one and, if anything goes wrong, reversing that entire process. A side-by-side install would let me

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

I would disagree with “don’t upgrade unless entirely necessary." Open source software (OSS) requires a different approach. Proprietary software offers guarantees of the support lifetime of the software you purchase, paid for by your money. The resources for development and support are very limit

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

Thanks but this isn't my first rodeo with migrating computers. It's only my first migration with GnuCash to a later version and the primary purpose of my question is to make sure that changes in the file storage format get translated correctly since I'm well aware that the format has changed at le

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

On 10/2/2021 6:11 PM, AC wrote: I agree don't upgrade if not absolutely necessary but I will likely be replacing this computer in a few months so starting from a newer installation is much more likely to happen in that case. a) Yes, you only want to be making one "change" at a time << FAR easier

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

No, as far as I know, windows does not allow you to have multiple versions installed. -derek Sent using my mobile device. Please excuse any typos. On October 2, 2021 6:20:13 PM AC wrote: Actually, related to this: Is there a straightforward way to try a version without having to go through a

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

Basic features are all the same. Some options and reports changed along the way, so you might need to manually File - > Open your data file when you upgrade. And you may lose saved reports. -derek Sent using my mobile device. Please excuse any typos. On October 2, 2021 6:13:31 PM AC wrote:

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

Actually, related to this: Is there a straightforward way to try a version without having to go through a complete installation on Windows and without disturbing the existing installation? If it's possible then I could run 2.6.last and then 3.x stand-alone with a test copy of the file before jump

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

I agree don't upgrade if not absolutely necessary but I will likely be replacing this computer in a few months so starting from a newer installation is much more likely to happen in that case. So you're saying I should be able to do three stages of 2.6.last, 3.x.last and then 4.x.last? Are there

Re: [GNC] Making the leap to latest

From 2.6.3 you will need to jump to 2.6.last, then 3.x, then 4.x At every version you should load your data file and then save it. While there is no requirement to upgrade, and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" may apply, if you have a system crash and need to rebuild your system, it'll be ea

[GNC] Making the leap to latest

Ok, I've been running along on 2.6.3 on Win 10. No issues to date that I can see. I know there's been various changes throughout the rest of the 2.x and 3.x series and we're now on 4.x which sparks some questions: Do I really need to update? I only use the basis ledgers for standard banking ac