Mike C wrote:
Frog wrote:
I will clearly state that I am not a computer whiz...thus, I have a
number of concerns regarding SeaMonkey 2.0 installation on my system.
I have been reading the many SeaMonkey 2.0 messages on this newsgroup
with some concern about my ability to fix the problems that could occur
with the installation of 2.0. It seems that the move from 1.1.18 to
2.0 is not happening without a number of glitches along the way.
Thus, in light of what I have read, I am wondering if it would wise
for me to wait for a future release of SeaMonkey before upgrading my
system...I suppose I am hoping that some changes will be incorporated
into a future upgrade, that would make the move go more smoothly. Any
comments would be appreciated.
Also, a list of actions to take, or not to take, during the
installation of 2.0 would also be very helpful...just in case I get
brave enough to proceed with the 2.0 installation.
Note:
Windows XP Pro SP3
I have always allowed previous SeaMonkey installations to be loaded
using default locations. I suppose that I do have concerns about what
happens to the plug I have downloaded.
I only have one profile on my system.
Frog
There are a few add ons that won't work.
The two that I know of are:
Tabbrowser Extension and Extension Mgr
Mike C
First, I think it would be more fair to say that few add-ons are yet
available for SM 2.0. I think this is quite normal, give some time to
the authors to do the necessary changes for those add ons which remain
relevant and to create new ones specifically designed for SM 2.0
second, I think it is always advisable to wait some time before changing
versions. SM 2.0 is not an upgrade. So, if you are not to comfortable
with this, waiting for an update of SM 2.0 might be wise.
On the other hand, problems which might occur moving from your previous
version to SM 2.0 are likely to occur too while moving to an updated
version, since I believe a good part of them are related to the import
of profile. This was my case, the installer was not able to import my
profile (probably because it slowly evolved from the Netscape days) and
this was actually an opportunity to do some house cleaning by starting
afresh.
Among the things you can do to protect yourself which do not require
much expertise, I would suggest: zipping up your *whole* profile and
seamonkey directories after setting your zip program so that *it records
the paths* of files and storing the zipped files in a safe place.
If something goes very wrong when you install the new version, then it
is only a matter of uninstalling it, deleting the profile folder and the
program folder, and restoring where they belong the original profile and
program folders by unzipping the zipped files. No need to mess with the
registry.
There are many other ways to proceed, but this one does not require any
program you do not have on your machine and nor a lot of expertise.
Whichever way you choose, do not rely on trusting "default locations". I
believe it is indispensible to make note of what they are before doing
anything.
Just my two cents ...
--
John Doue
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