[WriteLog] Amazing

[WI8W]

I find it simply amazing that when a new version of Writelog, or any 
other logging program, is released it is guaranteed that almost 
immediately, this and other mail lists start filling up with complaints 
that this or that feature is broken in the new version when in fact it 
is not.  Quite frankly I doubt that Wayne or any other programmer would 
disable a useful feature on purpose.  To accuse them of doing so is 
simply...... amazing.

I have been using Writelog since October 2000, upgraded every version 
since then and have never had any problem of any kind, that would be 
considered major.  Quite simply folks, I always adhere to the common 
accepted practice of backing up the program before upgrading to a 
separate directory just in case, reading the "whats new" sheet included 
with each upgrade, reading any changes in the manual and testing the 
upgrade fully.  I have never had to use the backup copy to restore the 
old program after a upgrade because something is not quite right.

I also make it a point if I do discover a problem to first read the 
manual, the help files and scan the archives of the list to see if that 
problem has been discussed in the past. You can find the archives at 
www.contesting.com  Generally I get the answer without too much problem. 
  When in doubt....

My latest pet peeeve is the ham who installs a brand new copy of 
Writelog, or a upgrade,  the day before a major contest. If a problem 
arises (again because they did not read the manual) there is a frantic 
message to the list requesting help.

Why do that the night before a contest?  Install the program a week, or 
a month early and learn all you can about using the program. Fix all the 
problems at least a week in advance.  If you cannot get the problem 
solved revert to the old tried and true version of the software for the 
contest. If the program update is released within days of a major 
contest make the upgrade AFTER the contest. Do it early and test it 
completely.

I fully support Wayne and his program. It is simply the best contest 
logging program out there.

73

Thom WI8W