[GNC] Making the leap to latest

[AC]

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 any big changes to basic functionality from 2.6 to 4.x?  I'm
making my way through the change logs but a lot of it is related to
various features I don't use (at least that which I've read thus far).


On 2021-10-02 15:06, Derek Atkins wrote:
>> 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 easier to use recent versions.
> 
> -derek
> Sent using my mobile device. Please excuse any typos.
> On October 2, 2021 5:56:23 PM AC <gnucash at acarver.net> wrote:
> 
>> 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 accounts, credit cards, loans, mutual funds; scheduled
>> transactions; and basic reports (typically just the standard transaction
>> report when I need a list for taxes). I don't use online transactions,
>> imports, or business features.  Can I assume that the basics still work
>> the same way?
>>
>> If it's better for me to go ahead and update how painful will it be to
>> update?
>>
>> I recall some suggestions previously about upgrading in increments and
>> if that's the case how many increments am I going to need (hopefully not
>> one for every point version)?
>>
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