I'm using Tinn-R version 2.2.0.2 and I want to upgrade to the latest version 2.3.4.4. I couldn't find any upgrade options in the menus of Tinn-R. So my question is: Is it safe to download and just install the new version? Will it overwrite my current Tinn-R settings?
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As far as I can remember, the new version overwrites the existing one without a problem. In my case, however, the new version had many more problems in communicating with R console. For example it was very often the case that I was pressing the R send: selection button and nothing was happening.
I considered myself very lucky to have kept the Tinn-R 2.2.0.2 installer, and this is what I am using until now.
gd047
2010-02-17 14:03:54
Thanks for this valuable info! The newest is not always the best. I'll keep on using the old one...
Mehper C. Palavuzlar
2010-02-17 14:09:38
You could try the new one (you may be luckier than I), but be sure to keep the previous version's installer.
gd047
2010-02-17 14:41:09
I would like to inform you that I have switched to Tinn-R 2.3.5.2 and haven't noticed any problems. The installation procedure does not overwrite current settings.
gd047
2010-04-23 17:26:22
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Hi Mepher, I went through what you just did and switched because of it to notepad++ combined with NppToR.
Good luck, Tal
Tal Galili
2010-02-17 17:10:04
Thanks for the feedback. 2.2.0.2 is cooperative at the moment. :)
Mehper C. Palavuzlar
2010-02-17 17:55:19
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Perhaps I am just a sheep who blindly follows but I stick to the instructions in the Tinn-R help file. C:/Tinn-R/doc/english/user_guide/user_guide.html#basic_configuration_installconfigure The easiest way to access the user guide is from the Tinn-R menu. Help>Main>User guide>HTML
In the user guide it clearly states that one should uninstall the prior Tinn-R and then install the new version.
Farrel
2010-02-17 23:05:40