migrating local development to a new PC

[ajhb]

Hi,

I have a site developed using Zencart 1.3.8.

I have recently purchased a new PC, and want to re-create my local development site on it, and upgrade to 1.3.9e.

I have installed XAMPP, but can't get Zencart to work (blank screen after install), and after a lot of head scratching, found the following from Dr Byte:

You're using PHP 5.3.x
Zen Cart v1.3.7 is NOT compatible with PHP 5.3, which is why you're getting those messages.
If you want a PHP5.3-compatible version of Zen Cart, use v1.3.9."

So, my question is what is the best way of tackling this? Can I install 1.3.9e, then import my old version into it? Or should I install an older XAMPP and upgrade afterwards? Or upgrade my site to 1.3.9e on my old dinosaur PC, then import over?

Any instruction on the best method/timeline would be much appreciated, and please treat me as a newbie - it's the first time I've tinkered with Zencart since I built my site so have forgotten a lot.

Many thanks,
Adam.

[kuroi]

This FAQ Entry explains the process

[ajhb]

wow, thanks so much for the quick reply.

I've been rooting around the forum site and came across talk of version 2.0. Is this likely to be soon?

The reason I ask is to save myself the trouble of upgrading twice if the new version is only a few weeks away...

[kuroi]

Even when it is released, 2.0 will be in beta for a while, rather than suitable for developing sites. So it's best to work with what's available now.

[ajhb]

Thanks, I'll have a crack at the 1.3.9 upgrade then....