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[Max Taxable]

Originally Posted by In Omnibus

That and PHP 5.6 is being deprecated so vBulletin 4.x users need the latest version because it is the only one that is compatible with PHP 7.1.

Originally Posted by BirdOPrey5

VB 4.2.0 probably isn't even running under PHP 5.6.0. It's official max version was PHP 5.3.x. Even under PHP 5.4.x there would have been problems with VB 4.2.0. I'm amazed such a site is still working.

Mine runs like a champ, v4.2.0 patch level 2. Never a problem.

Of course, my host hasn't upgraded php ever, either. Not in the 11 years I've had the service.

I also have a v3.8.7 working like a well-oiled machine, never any problems there.

Originally Posted by nhawk

The best reason is there has been a multitude of security fixes. Not installing the latest version leaves them open to known security problems.

I've read all the material regarding the security patches, never saw one that looked at all likely as a threat. So, never upgraded.