Software Update

[Meadowmufn]

The current version of the forum software will no longer be supported by the end of the year.

I'm planning on upgrading to the next version before then.

I'd like all your input on when the best day of the week/time I should do it and do you think 

a) the sooner the better

or

b) wait until later

?

 

Looks like it will overall be a better experience and it looks like they have a mobile app too.

[HossC]

I'd say midweek would be best as it's a bit quieter. I'm between five and eight hours ahead of most of the people on here, so I'll leave it up to someone else to recommend at time. 

I hope this update doesn't mess up internal links and embedded videos like when you shifted from vBulletin.

[Hobie Hartkins]

do it after 10 pm.

[RogerDuke]

Doesn't really matter what time to me. 

Thank you for all you do MM. As a low tech person I have no idea how much time you have put into this labor of love since 1999 but I am sure it is an unimaginable number of hours. It is appreciated and you are loved. 

[Hobie Hartkins]

7 minutes ago, RogerDuke said:

Doesn't really matter what time to me. 

Thank you for all you do MM. As a low tech person I have no idea how much time you have put into this labor of love since 1999 but I am sure it is an unimaginable number of hours. It is appreciated and you are loved. 

Most definitely! You are all that Lady! ( and I DO mean Lady....you're a fine young lady! )   

[Meadowmufn]

On 4/24/2026 at 8:26 PM, Hobie Hartkins said:

do it after 10 pm.

I'm a night owl, so that won't be a problem. 

On 4/23/2026 at 11:32 AM, HossC said:

I'd say midweek would be best as it's a bit quieter. I'm between five and eight hours ahead of most of the people on here, so I'll leave it up to someone else to recommend at time. 

I hope this update doesn't mess up internal links and embedded videos like when you shifted from vBulletin.

Mid-week it is. How about a Wednesday or Thursday around 2am my time? 

It'll probably be sometime this summer.

I have a lot going on right now. Lots of doctor's appointments.

If all goes well, the summer should be pretty quiet. Good time to do the update.

[HossC]

8 hours ago, Meadowmufn said:

Mid-week it is. How about a Wednesday or Thursday around 2am my time? 

If my math is correct, that's 10am my time which is fine with me. I'll be at work, so wouldn't normally have a chance to check HNet mid-morning.