The distro does not matter. (with perhaps some caveats concerning
dependencies)
While you technically can jump from 2.6.21 to 5.6 (current version),
that isn't officially supported, nor recommended.
See the Wiki FAQ about upgrading procedures from one major version to
another. (In this case, you are upgrading from one major version to one
THREE versions later.)
The recommended and safest path would be:
2.6.21 -> 3.11 -> 4.14 -> 5.6
keeping a backup/copy of your data file at each stage and running
'Actions > Check & Repair > Check & Repair All' upon first opening your
file after each upgrade.
Take special care that if you have Saved Report configurations, the name
of the folder for those reports changed as of 3.x which may or may not
get automatically renamed for you. (see the FAQ as noted) There may be
other glitches along the way. (which is why it is best to step one major
version at a time, and report back here if you encounter such glitches)
Regards,
Adrien
On 4/9/24 10:06 PM, Heinz Kettler wrote:
Can I upgrade to gnucash 5 on my zorin os? I have version 2.6.21 and not
sure if version 5 doc applies to 2.6.21.
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