Hello guys.
I want to update from Osclsass 3.9 for several reasons. I have tried to do that in a test server, using Osclass 5 (beta). Before that i tried also Osclasspoint 4 version. Separetly of cource.
And i have nothing but issues. I have read all related posts here and elsewhere, still both versions do not work right for me.
Osclass 5 beta breaks each and every plugin i use and also Osclasswizards theme.
Osclasspoint version 4 also breaks Osclasswizards theme.
So i'm not sure what to do. One idea is to use Osclasspoint update and buy a theme from them. Still i worry about what will happen in the future, because from what i understand, if you go with one version ... you loose compatibility with other plugins and themes for the other version(s).
What a mess. Any thoughts on what to do?
Thanks
What is the reason for you to update/upgrade?
The reason is that we want to always have something updated and actively developed.
Osclass 3.9 is not from what i see.
All in all we want to be in sync. PHP 7.4 or 8 or whatever .... for example.
So you have no urgent reason to update. Osclass 3.9 works fine with PHP 7.3 and probably with 7.4.
Still, since you asked:
It is very hard to say what to do for now. Both versions (5 and 4.x) break compatibility with themes and plugins.
V5 actually breaks everything not specifically for that version.
This is the wrong time to decide and update.
I understand what you say, still not much of help since i clearly stated that we need to update.
From my perspective, going with Osclasspoint is better since i will be able to buy some theme/plugins also from them.
Still since this would be a "forever" decision i'm reluctant to move that way.
That is one of the reasons i posted above to wait (for now). Because the two "variances" of Osclass are NOT compatible with each other and most themes/plugins are not compatible with both versions.
In the next few months we will know what will happen. For me the Mindstellar (what a name) is better but Osclasspoint version is moving faster and more consistent.
Good luck in whatever you choose to do.
If anyone decides to go with Osclasspoint release, keep in mind that everything you need (themes/plugins) will be PAID and from Osclasspoint.
There is NO compatibility between releases. Database is different. You can't use ANYTHING not made specifically for the release you have installed. And you can't MOVE back and forth between releases.
I see someone who wants to import some Geolocations from Osclasspoint to Mindstellar release. Those things CAN'T be done and the result will be a non-reversable damage to your database.
Whatever release you choose to use, it will be permanent. Unless some special convert script becomes available.