Upgrading software

[Allan]

Do you always stay current with the software you are using no matter how bad it might be to do so?

I try to but sometimes I forget, like right now I have to update my xenforo forums.

 

[Creaky1]

Normally keep as up to date as I can, normally update a week or so after it's released.

 

[Cam]

It depends on how much of a pain it is to upgrade the software. For software like WordPress where you can update your software or plugins with a couple clicks, I always have my sites up to date. For other software, such as phpBB, the answer would probably be no. It's a lot of pain to get them updated, and I don't really even have the skills for the job. :neutral:

 

[deltachi2012]

It depends on how much of a pain it is to upgrade the software. For software like WordPress where you can update your software or plugins with a couple clicks, I always have my sites up to date. For other software, such as phpBB, the answer would probably be no. It's a lot of pain to get them updated, and I don't really even have the skills for the job. :neutral:

phpbb upgrades are a pain

I usually forget to implement updates for my softwares unless there is a huge security issue I know about lol

 

[Allenafaith]

I have someone that upgrades mine for me but he usually does it within a week of when the new software is released

 

[MeowsePad]

I upgrade as quickly as possible when a new version is released.

 

[Belthazar]

It depends on the upgrade. If I'd lose plug-ins or some other vital function of my forum, I'd keep my current version. However, if I wasn't losing anything, I'd upgrade as soon as I could. I also have to emphasize what @Cameron said. I have no idea how to do some of the upgrades. phpBB 3.0 to phpBB 3.1 is something I'm clueless on.

 

[Thomasss]

I don't see why people hate upgrading. I mean for most people all you need to do is link your current standing software to a auto installer like Softaculous and press a button.

Otherwise, it's super easy to upgrade the forums. Anyway, I upgrade right away, as soon as I'm alerted I have a update available. My companies website however is auto updated, for both Wordpress and phpBB so I don't have to worry. =D

 

[Ash]

The myBB upgrade from 1.6 to 1.8 was easy but the things after were just horrible. Having to upgrade the plugins and get a new theme it just took too long

 

[Andrew7765]

I am always up to date no matter how long the updates take because I do not want my websites to be at risk.