Re: Living past "End of support"

2021-09-30 Thread nug via 4D_Tech
Rob, my view... if the version of 4D you are using works, with the OS version you are using - you are golden. The only time problems come about is when newer OS's will no longer work with your current version. * 4d has been exceptional at keeping backward compatibilty, so.. if it works in the

Re: Living past "End of support"

2021-09-30 Thread Kirk Brooks via 4D_Tech
Rob Here are my thoughts about upgrading. 1) do you own the source code? If so you have the flexibility to update if you want/need to. Whether you do it yourself or hire someone you have the options. If you are running a compiled or built app you will have to interact with the developer. 2) are

Re: Living past "End of support"

2021-09-30 Thread MacCafe Eric Naujock via 4D_Tech
This is actually the model used by many software producers. Usually its the current and 1 prior major releases. Then off the the dustbin with it. In the internet age many have taken too the Facebook development model. Move fast and break things. Then fix them as you go. But it depends on how

Living past "End of support"

2021-09-30 Thread Rob Faucett via 4D_Tech
Hello Folks – How nerve wracking is it to continue using a 4D version that is “no longer supported?” The timeline listed on the 4D website is faster than we have deployed in the past. Does it make any of you unreasonably concerned that you might be using an “unsupported” version? Thanks in