Is BYC going to upgrade?

[cluckmecoop7]

Well, I guess its going to change and there is nothing I can do about it. I'll just stand back and watch. (Or rather - hide under a chair and watch!)

 

[pennyJo1960]

I will just wait and see also

 

[CarpCharacin]

At no point did I say that BYC should not upgrade. Unfortunately in today's world the vast majority of updates ignore compatibility for older systems.

Maybe, but there's only so long that old software can be supported for, before it becomes impossible to do. In general, once advancement begins, it becomes very difficult to roll back, and things don't go back to how they once were. BYC must advance with it, or we will be left behind, regardless of whether said advancement is "good" or "bad". It is arguably subjective.

At no point did I say that BYC should not upgrade. Unfortunately in today's world the vast majority of updates ignore compatibility for older systems.

To the best of my knowledge, that is not true. Linux will only run limited software and only one of the ones that I use. Even my preferred email program will not run in Linux.

That's why I mentioned a virtual machine. Also, Linux supports a lot of software, but it depends on the distribution, more specifically what package manager is used. The server that BYC is hosted on runs Linux, along with most web servers.

 

[TwentyOneChickens]

I'm excited for the update! I love BYC how it is already, but change spices up life! It takes some getting used to, but I'd say it's worth it most of the time.
Just as long as the site isn't down for too long, I'm up for it!

 

[ronott1]

Gosh would be sorry to see you go sure hope you can figure out I have 7 pro it is the only one since 98 I have been able to tolerate I understand the fight

Windows seven loses support in December of this year. We have to get any pc using it off of our network within to months of that date.

 

[aart]

Wow, I didn't know this thread would get so big! It was just a simple question.

Anything with the word 'Upgrade' is never simple.

Upgrading is fun

For programmers maybe...not so much for most users .
I've lived thru tons of software upgrades when I was working, it was a time sucking PITA!!! Not griping at you @CarpCharacin or BYC, just griping
It was rough on the IT folks, most users didn't understand what IT had to deal with just like some of the IT people didn't have clue or GAF about what the users went thru.

In general, once advancement begins, it becomes very difficult to roll back, and things don't go back to how they once were.

Sure, but.....

Upgrading is not fun for everyone especially when the upgrade throws away good uncomplicated things for unnecessary complicated things.

I get this part. A lot of tech gets 'upgraded' because they can not because it necessarily needs to be. I can kinda understand the want to play with the programming and do new things...a lot of it is economic 'we are upgrading and yes you have to pay for new software and hardware'. <groan>

 

[CarpCharacin]

For programmers maybe...not so much for most users .

I'm not a programmer

I get this part. A lot of tech gets 'upgraded' because they can not because it necessarily needs to be. I can kinda understand the want to play with the programming and do new things...a lot of it is economic 'we are upgrading and yes you have to pay for new software and hardware'. <groan>

Maybe, but you can drive your car past the time that the breaks are reccomended to be replaced, and you might be fine for a while, but something is likely to go wrong eventually. The same goes for running unsupported software which won't get further security updates.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Additionally however, speaking on a more general note, with increased technological advancement, jobs are becoming more complicated, even if they are just minimum-wage jobs, which in turn is making it a lot more difficult for individuals of lower ability to find work.

 

[aart]

I'm not a programmer

You know what I meant.....YOU, what ever you call yourself.

 

[CarpCharacin]

You know what I meant.....YOU, what ever you call yourself.

I call myself me