The problem is "Vista" which will be very difficult to update the Java to Java11 or later.? ?One could try installing Linux on the hardware (assuming the hardware isn't also antique and not able to run a current Linux without being a
techno-nerd).?
The Vista computer will be at least a dozen years old, probably 15+.? ? Accept that its now had it's day and get something newer; an adequate replacement can be obtained for under ?/$100.??
Yes, one can try uploading newer decoder files, but no guarantee they'll work.? Quite a lot of decoder files will be using features which require a newer version of the underlying JMRI software to work.?
The Sprog will be fine.? I have an old Sprog Version 2, which works fine on Windows 10, Windows 11 and Linux (Raspberry Pi).? ?I did have to update the firmware inside the Sprog to get away from device-signing issues (there's a return
option to do this via the Sprog's maker).??
- Nigel
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Date 28/05/2024 16:43:10
Subject Re: [jmriusers] Latest decoder definitions.
It’s possible, but fraught with bad surprises
You COULD just change the decoder definitions to newer ones, but what if a new decoder definition also needs a newer version of DecoderPro.?
Is there any reason you don’t want to just upgrade DecodrrPro?
Phil G
On 28 May 2024, at 16:34, Paul Evans via groups.io <paul@...> wrote:
?I have an old Sprog 2 associated with a Vista laptop.? Is there a way of just upgrading the decoder definition XML file??? Many many moons age Peter gave a way of doing this.
If yes where does it go.? I only use default locations.
Paul Evans
