[GNC] Making the leap to latest

[Derek Atkins]

No, as far as I know, windows does not allow you to have multiple versions 
installed.

-derek
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On October 2, 2021 6:20:13 PM AC <gnucash at acarver.net> wrote:

> 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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