Upgrading JMRI to the current stable version (2.8)

I like to keep my software up to date, and with JMRI, that gives you additional decoder definitions, as they keep adding to the list. You can also import them into a current version of JMRI, but I like to keep my software current. I downloaded the latest stable version (2.8) for Windows using the link from the JMRI download page. It is always a good idea to have a backup of your current setup, before doing any upgrades. I keep my roster stored on a server.

1. Once the software is downloaded, open the folder it was downloaded to and double click on the JMRI.2.8.exe icon. This will start the installer.
2. There will be a series of pop up windows with questions to answer. These were my responces:
- Window 1- Backup existing files (leave the box checked if you would like a backup)
- Window 2 - Anyone using this computer radio button selected
- Window 3 - Full installation (Changed from default - I want the SoundPro applicaiton installed)
- Window 4 - Default location for install
- Window 5 - JMRI folder (default)
- Window 6 - Click 'Next'
- Window 7 - Click 'Finish'
3. The software took about 2 minutes to install. (1 Gig Hz Pentium with 512 Meg. of memory)
4. Tested

The software has worked fine so far. All of my defaults were kept, and the system accessed my roster stored on the server without being reconfigured.

Now I just need to update the laptop, and try the new version under Ubuntu........