On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 12:48 PM, Mark D Lew <[email protected]> wrote: > After several years of doing very little engraving, I've said yes to a big > job starting in a few weeks. This means I'll be upgrading ... all the way > from v2004! > > It's been so long, I don't remember what's involved. Is there anything I > need to be on watch for as I upgrade? I gather from recent discussions on > the list that I'll still be able to open old files in 2k4 using "save as". > Although I expect that any ongoing project I would want to move to v2010 > anyway, I'd still like access to the v2004 during the transition. Looking in > my preferences folder I see the preferences file is named "Finale 2004 > Preferences" so I assume that the two versions will keep separate > preferences.
You MIGHT have to re-register Finale assuming you use the SIMPLE Apple processes of hooking up a Firewire cable and using the program they have to transfer over all your stuff. Though, Finale 2004 might not care..... > > Anything else I'm not thinking of? > > Question two: My current computer is nearing the end of its lifespan. It's > a PowerBook G4 that I bought in 2003, running Mac OS X.4.11. Since I'd > rather make a smooth transition while it's still functional, rather than > impromptu when it conks out, it has been my plan to buy a new computer some > time this summer. I'm wondering if it would make sense to accelerate that > plan, get the new computer now, and load the new Finale directly onto it. Right now, no. Apple is expected to be announcing new Laptops anytime now. Last week they were rumored to, but it didn't happen. I'd hold off until they do. Another few weeks or so.....hopefully _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
