Re: Upgrading

In <CuEytM.9M7@cix.compulink.co.uk> akent@cix.compulink.co.uk ("Andy Kent") writes: >> I am considering upgrading the following Informix products. >> Informix SQL Version 4.10 >> Informix SE Version 4.10 >> Informix 4Gl Version 4.10 >> >> The question I have is, do I upgrade to the latest (Version 6 I >was >> told) or do I upgrade to Version 5 (which might be more stable >that >> Ver. 6). Also, what problems/bugs should I look out for in >versions >> 5/6?. >6.00 gives you all the latest features and, according to Informix, the >most extensive test program they have ever implemented. 5.0x gives you >fewer features and has been subjected to a less rigorous test program. >My experience with 6.00 (given one bug in OnLine which, as an SE user, ^^^^^^^ Can you tell me more about that bug, please? Peter >you probably won't encounter) has been very favourable. >Plus, they might just charge you more for going from 5 to 7/8 than from 6. >No contest IMHO. >akent@cix.compulink.co.uk (Andy Kent) >------------------------------------- >+44 117 974 2815