Stack file format change in 2.7 - BACK UP!

[Rob Cozens]

Jacque, et al:

> The stack file format in 2.7 has changed. Be aware that any stacks you 
> save in 2.7 will not open again in earlier versions.

Runtime Revolution, like HyperCard, now has different versions of 
software in use around the world producing incompatible output.  What 
does this mean for people offering plugIns and other stacks to the RR 
community?

* Initially, it would seem logical that all public stacks that don't 
include 2.7 features be submitted in Rev. 2.6.? (or earlier) format.

* Stacks in Rev. 2.7 format should be clearly identified as such...and 
preferably downloaded from a separate window.

Note this makes it necessary for people like moi to maintain two 
versions of Revolution in able to offer Rev. 2.6.? owners upgrades to 
our publicly-distributed stacks.

And what of someone who buys her first RR license today?  Is she stuck 
distributing stacks only to Rev.2.7+ users, or downloading, installing, 
and working in two versions?

Pardon me for not checking:  is there a Bugzilla request for a Rev.2.7 
utility to convert any stack not using 2.7 features to Rev. 2.6.? file 
structure?  If so, can someone post its #; if not, should there be?

Rob Cozens
CCW, Serendipity Software Company

"And I, which was two fooles, do so grow three;
Who are a little wise, the best fooles bee."

from "The Triple Foole" by John Donne (1572-1631)