[GNC] Making the leap to latest

[AC]

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 jumping to 4.x and committing to the full
install.

On 2021-10-02 15:11, 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.
> 
> 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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