Itemization of detailed files changed in v 2.8?

[Joe Lewis Wilkins]

Mark, Beautifully stated. May I quote you elsewhere?

Joe Wilkins

On Feb 27, 2007, at 3:18 AM, Mark Powell wrote:

> How to use Revolution
>
>> Joe Lewis Wilkins wrote:
>> Actually, it was easy to run the older version, once
>> I found it! (smile) That did improve the situation,
>
>> Trevor DeVore wrote:
>> the bug appeared in 2.7.5 betas (which became 2.8).
>> "detailed files" works fine in 2.7.4 which was the
>> last released version of 2.7.x.
>
> I believe it is too generous to say that it improves the situation  
> *not*
> to upgrade.  "Forego a new version, because you can't trust it" is  
> not a
> solution, it is a coping mechanism. (-:
>
> What is particularly frustrating about this bug is that it looks  
> simply
> like bad counting on the part of the engine.  The permissions  
> component
> is just wrong, but the mod date is now item 6 of detailed files  
> instead
> of item 5.  Grrr.  I make lots of mistakes and the ones that grind  
> on me
> the most are ones like this that are due to my own sloppy  
> housekeeping.
> So my advice to the Rev team:  shoot for the stars in improvements,  
> yes,
> but make sure the on-board toilet keep working while you are on the
> journey.
>
> Thanks to all for responding.  This list is cheaper than  
> counseling, and
> much more effective.
>
> --Mark