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tsptom · #1 12-20-2009, 03:18 PM

Is there a list of 4.0 features posted somewhere? I want to determine if it is worth the trouble of upgrading.

I don't particularly enjoy installing and upgrading new software unless there is a benefit in making the change, and I know my members will freak out with the drastic changes they see.

I installed 4.0 on one of my less active sites as a test, and I immediately restored the old version because it was too much of a change. It's tough to teach us old dogs new tricks.

So, my question is, what are the benefits of 4.0? I see vbulletin.org is still running 3.6 so that tells me something.

Thanks!

BSMedia · #2 12-20-2009, 03:32 PM

If you got Forums only the biggest new feature is SEO friendly URL's for what thats worth.

After that though....

(If you want to call a completely CSS driven layout as a feature then I guess thats it)

Charlie98902 · #3 12-20-2009, 03:42 PM

Here is the comparison list of features: http://www.vbulletin.com/index.php?do=features

Prince · #4 12-20-2009, 03:52 PM

I am trying to figure out the same thing, I am still running vB 3.6.12 PL2 (same as this forum) and I have vBSEO installed, not sure what I will gain by upgrading to 4.0 or if its worth it.

tsptom · #5 12-20-2009, 03:52 PM

Thanks. I appreciate that list.

I am also interested in users' feedback on the benefits / drawbacks. Were the changes worth the amount of work needed to get your forum in shape? Is your forum "better" now? Any feedback from members you can share?

I can see the CMS integration. That's something completely new. But I hate to mess with the forum.

ctimes · #6 12-20-2009, 04:07 PM

I posted this same question yesterday, only thing I could find was the file upload system and the SEO abilities.... So much for being totally re-written ....

Honestly it seems more like a way to bump up prices and push the suite which as I mentioned before is great but not something I need.

I have some major work I need to do to my board and stuck on if switching is worth it or not, If I knew 3.8 would be updated and supported for another 18 months I don't think there would be any question in my mind to stick with 3.x, unfortunately I have not used vB steady enough to have really noticed how long they usually support the older versions.

Lynne · #7 12-20-2009, 04:24 PM

You should go look at the vbulletin.com forum since that is where any information regarding vB4 would be posted.

Prince · #8 12-20-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynne

You should go look at the vbulletin.com forum since that is where any information regarding vB4 would be posted.

The name of this forum is: vB4 General Discussions

Lynne · #9 12-20-2009, 05:16 PM

Sure, you may discuss it here, but he isn't going to find a list of features here or a list of the changes - that would be over on vb.com

tsptom · #10 12-20-2009, 05:33 PM

I guess I'm more interested in what the users / admins think of the changes. Is the upgrade worth it. Of course vb.com will say so.

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