Classic Vs. Alternative Windows Installers
Hi, I have been using LyX for about 5 years now and was always mystified by the existence of the two versions of the installer. I have the 1.6.1 classical installed at the moment and in the past I used also the alternative one. With the 1.6.2 unavailable yet im the classic version: - Does it make sense to wait? - Will the alternative installer remove the 1.6.1 classic or co-exist with it? (I understand I cannot use the updater.) - In case I use the alternative installer, will I have to insert all my preferences, customization, etc. again? Will appreciate you help on the matter. AND THANKS A LOT FOR THE GREAT PIECE OF SOFTWARE AND USEFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT. Reuven
Re: Classic Vs. Alternative Windows Installers
Reuven Segev schrieb: With the 1.6.2 unavailable yet im the classic version: - Does it make sense to wait? Both installers should work in every case, so I think you can give it a try. (OK, I'm not objective, because I provide the alternative installer ;-) .) - Will the alternative installer remove the 1.6.1 classic or co-exist with it? It should leave LyX 1.6.1 installed, but note that this could lead to intereferences between LyX 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 in general. So I recommend to uninstall LyX 1.6.1 and install 1.6.2 afterwards. - In case I use the alternative installer, will I have to insert all my preferences, customization, etc. again? Your preferences should be kept as they are, even when you uninstall LyX. (The uninstaller has a checkbox for this feature). To be sure, safe your preferences (look in LyX's preferences to see the path where they are stored. regards Uwe
Classic Vs. Alternative Windows Installers
Hi, I have been using LyX for about 5 years now and was always mystified by the existence of the two versions of the installer. I have the 1.6.1 classical installed at the moment and in the past I used also the alternative one. With the 1.6.2 unavailable yet im the classic version: - Does it make sense to wait? - Will the alternative installer remove the 1.6.1 classic or co-exist with it? (I understand I cannot use the updater.) - In case I use the alternative installer, will I have to insert all my preferences, customization, etc. again? Will appreciate you help on the matter. AND THANKS A LOT FOR THE GREAT PIECE OF SOFTWARE AND USEFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT. Reuven
Re: Classic Vs. Alternative Windows Installers
Reuven Segev schrieb: With the 1.6.2 unavailable yet im the classic version: - Does it make sense to wait? Both installers should work in every case, so I think you can give it a try. (OK, I'm not objective, because I provide the alternative installer ;-) .) - Will the alternative installer remove the 1.6.1 classic or co-exist with it? It should leave LyX 1.6.1 installed, but note that this could lead to intereferences between LyX 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 in general. So I recommend to uninstall LyX 1.6.1 and install 1.6.2 afterwards. - In case I use the alternative installer, will I have to insert all my preferences, customization, etc. again? Your preferences should be kept as they are, even when you uninstall LyX. (The uninstaller has a checkbox for this feature). To be sure, safe your preferences (look in LyX's preferences to see the path where they are stored. regards Uwe
Classic Vs. Alternative Windows Installers
Hi, I have been using LyX for about 5 years now and was always mystified by the existence of the two versions of the installer. I have the 1.6.1 "classical" installed at the moment and in the past I used also the "alternative" one. With the 1.6.2 unavailable yet im the classic version: - Does it make sense to wait? - Will the "alternative" installer remove the 1.6.1 "classic" or co-exist with it? (I understand I cannot use the updater.) - In case I use the alternative installer, will I have to insert all my preferences, customization, etc. again? Will appreciate you help on the matter. AND THANKS A LOT FOR THE GREAT PIECE OF SOFTWARE AND USEFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT. Reuven
Re: Classic Vs. Alternative Windows Installers
Reuven Segev schrieb: With the 1.6.2 unavailable yet im the classic version: - Does it make sense to wait? Both installers should work in every case, so I think you can give it a try. (OK, I'm not objective, because I provide the alternative installer ;-) .) - Will the "alternative" installer remove the 1.6.1 "classic" or co-exist with it? It should leave LyX 1.6.1 installed, but note that this could lead to intereferences between LyX 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 in general. So I recommend to uninstall LyX 1.6.1 and install 1.6.2 afterwards. - In case I use the alternative installer, will I have to insert all my preferences, customization, etc. again? Your preferences should be kept as they are, even when you uninstall LyX. (The uninstaller has a checkbox for this feature). To be sure, safe your preferences (look in LyX's preferences to see the path where they are stored. regards Uwe
