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FatboyJay · #1 02-27-2018, 05:49 PM

Hello,
Im curious on a few issues when upgrading from version 4.2 to 5.x

1 is there a fee to upgrade from 4.2 to 5.x ?
2. Which version of 5.x is the best? 5.1,5.3..5.4?
3. I NEED add-ons and such ( marketplace, auction," like "buttons, reputation system, donate/PayPal, etc)
4. Is there a solid comparison guide or video that may help me with these questions?

Thank you to all who can help me out here. Ill be looking through the forums more but any tips, comments and opinions are always appreciated.

Dave · #2 02-27-2018, 06:42 PM

1. If you have a valid vBulletin license that includes vBulletin 5 then no. If you have an old license then you have to pay for the vBulletin 5 license. You can check this at vbulletin.com after logging in.
2. Use the latest version of vBulletin 5. Any older versions will have bugs/exploits present.
3. vBulletin 5 has a limited amount of plugins. If you absolutely need certain complex plugins then your best bet is to stay at vBulletin 4.
4. Not that I know of, but vbulletin.com displays all of the features of vBulletin 5. https://www.vbulletin.com/en/features/

FatboyJay · #3 02-27-2018, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

1. If you have a valid vBulletin license that includes vBulletin 5 then no. If you have an old license then you have to pay for the vBulletin 5 license. You can check this at vbulletin.com after logging in.
2. Use the latest version of vBulletin 5. Any older versions will have bugs/exploits present.
3. vBulletin 5 has a limited amount of plugins. If you absolutely need certain complex plugins then your best bet is to stay at vBulletin 4.
4. Not that I know of, but vbulletin.com displays all of the features of vBulletin 5. https://www.vbulletin.com/en/features/

Thanks Dave! I'm still exploring to see what add-ons are currently supported in 5.4, I'm also checking add-ons for higher versions of vb4..
Hard to do as I'm not very savvy at locating these things. ..lol
I don't think I have the vb5 license so that will factor in my decision for sure. Your help is appreciated. Thanks.

noypiscripter · #4 02-27-2018, 09:52 PM

You can request a vB5 demo to get a hands-on trial of vB5.

https://www.vbulletin.com/en/vb5-trial/

For vB5 mods, I actively develop mods for it.

FatboyJay · #5 02-27-2018, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noypiscripter

You can request a vB5 demo to get a hands-on trial of vB5.

https://www.vbulletin.com/en/vb5-trial/

For vB5 mods, I actively develop mods for it.

That would be cool, but can I add addons and such to it? Like a marketplace mod, auction thing if they have one..etc? Because that's what it boils down to, functionality for the user..I need those things and now I'm currently looking at all the options for add-ons I need, whatever one has all the ones I can use, ill pick that.one .
Thanks, ill see about trying a demo if I can!

noypiscripter · #6 02-27-2018, 10:54 PM

I don't think you can install mods in the demo.

FatboyJay · #7 02-27-2018, 11:07 PM

I didn't think you could either. Currently looking at mods and add-ons for vb4.x, as most people have been saying that the kids I want may not be available on vb5.x

Mark.B · #8 02-28-2018, 08:56 PM

There is certainly no marketplace or auction add-on for vB5.

You need to ask yourself this question: "Why do I want to upgrade?".
What is currently broken or not working on vB4 that is fixed in vB5?
What essential features (for you) are in vB5 that are not in vB4?

If you cannot give yourself valid answers to these question, then you should stay where you are.

NB the above advice applies to major upgrades for any software at all.

FatboyJay · #9 02-28-2018, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark.B

There is certainly no marketplace or auction add-on for vB5.

You need to ask yourself this question: "Why do I want to upgrade?".
What is currently broken or not working on vB4 that is fixed in vB5?
What essential features (for you) are in vB5 that are not in vB4?

If you cannot give yourself valid answers to these question, then you should stay where you are.

NB the above advice applies to major upgrades for any software at all.

Great advice for sure. The "upgrade" would be for improvements to the sites functionality and better overall user interface. But at that time, I was clueless on all that..since, I've come to learn that 5.x isn't really much of an upgrade if all the good stuff is in vb 4.x

I can't lose that type of stuff: auctions, classifieds..etc.
So as of right now, I'm looking at other vb 4.x options or better add-ons that fit my needs..some add-ons didn't work at all..or were too hard to troubleshoot. Thank you for your reply and advice, it does help.

Max Taxable · #10 03-01-2018, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark.B

You need to ask yourself this question: "Why do I want to upgrade?".
What is currently broken or not working on vB4 that is fixed in vB5?
What essential features (for you) are in vB5 that are not in vB4?.

Not to mention, "How will my long term members react to the suckage of the change?"

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