I don't want to get too far behind so I might switch over on one backup box
after supporting our Spring Campaign in New Mexico.
I forgot about the no support for really old versions. That's a good point.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ldm-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Gilbert Sebenste
Sent: Tue 4/3/2007 11:42 AM
To: ldm-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Upgrading LDM to 6.6.2
Hi Robert,
>> 4. Improved product throughput and less load on my machines. The latest
>> versions can handle really high volumes.
>
> I am 95% idle most of the time on 4-5 year old machines when I don't have
> generation scripts going. Of course you are ingesting many times more data
> than I am. I am sure this would be a help if we had enough bandwidth to
> receive Level II radar data.
Also, I forgot the most important one we've been talking about:
5. Bad date stamps on products. This can be intermittent or full-time.
Check your directories. If you see ones with bad dates on them...you need
to upgrade.
>> I run this in a production environment where very high levels of stability
>> is demanded. Although yes, I do install the bleeding edge stuff, I figure
>> it is more than worth my time to find bugs and swat them before they hit
>> production as much as possible.
>
> I think everyone appreciates your testing efforts!
Thanks. :-)
>> In short...Gilbert tested...mother approved. :-D
> LOL! Thanks for the list, I appreciate it very much. I don't think there is
> a good enough reason for my situation to upgrade and risk trouble, so I'll
> pass right now.
If you aren't bitten by these 6+ bugs, I'd leave it up to Steve to give
the final nod. But remember,
6. Older LDM versions that cause problems aren't supported by UNIDATA.
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