up_sbrown, thank you for the nice words.
Yes, I know all that. I do read the release notes. I do know these are
experimental test releases.
I wish there was a better attention to detail when it comes to "whatever"
releases, ie. releasing versions that "break" a lot of stuff, in the
attempt to fix or improve something else.
LOL, at least that has been a "constant" through the history of JMRI.
I realize the value the developers are doing. I lived a long while in the
high tech industry to know that. Harsh? Please. This here is cupcakes.
As for the issue at hand, I am assuming no-one has had a chance to see that
the java error means?
Backups. Yes. I do have backups. And I hope a lot of people out there
should have too.
Am I to assume this will constitute a ban from the list? again?
Cheers
Leo P
PS. I do love JMRI and cannot do without it, and I do thank the devs for
what they do.
On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 4:29 PM, up_sbrown@... [jmriusers] <
jmriusers@...> wrote:
Hi Leo, Couple of things to consider with the update you installed - very
clearly the message stated that it was to be considered experimental due to
the number of changes implemented.
I assume you made a complete backup of JMRI and its accompanying files
before updating? Or another option is if you are windows based used a
snapshot before the install or if mac based could wind back with time
machine. As for Linux I am not sure how this is done? You are backing up
right?
Also remember these developers are doing this for minuscule financial
return - yep there will be glitches and some hiccups but given the speed at
which they generally are able to resolve the issues I'd say they are better
then the average software manufacturer - certainly more responsive and
active at product development too. That and how good the product is for
what we the users get for essentially free.
I'm sorry if this sounds harsh or you are having issues now - but please
read the release notes and take heed before installing a test release on
what sounds like an important MR setup you have. Remember the best backup
you have is the one you never need.
Simon
