if we have to do sequential updates, or do we just have to read through both update version's changelogs to figure out what exactly is being updated.
Like I stated - - you only have to concern yourself with your customized files and if they have a new version or not

I have upgraded to "h" from 1.3.8a directly - - just pay attention to your custom files.....core files need to be from the new version
Please don't take offense, but I've noticed in a lot of your posts you're quite short with people.
No offense - - I only volunteer here and sometimes I should be sleeping or something else besides being here....