Can I run an open source client with a licensed server?

[Bane]

Hi,

Is it possible to connect an installation of the open source v9 client to an installation of a licensed v7.1.9 server?

I have done so, and the client just says it can't find the server (though my other, licensed clients connect fine)

I used the installer at https://bintray.com/opensagetv/sagetv/SageTV/view to upgrade the client. The method in the FAQ here gave me a Java exception error. This install doesn't give the error, but can't find the server

Thanks

[mikejaner]

The version numbers have to be the same. Ex. a V9 client cannot connect to a V7 Server.

Edit: With that being said. Just put the new JAR for V9 on your V7 Server, and you'll be fine. You can get it here (http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/show...5&postcount=90)
It's simple, place two files where the post says, and start your server up. You could also try the installer, but the file method will get the job done.

[KeithAbbott]

Originally Posted by mikejaner

Edit: With that being said. Just put the new JAR for V9 on your V7 Server, and you'll be fine. You can get it here (http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/show...5&postcount=90)

That post is from August of last year. Is there a way to determine if the links in his post are pointing to the latest version? And will any of the new versions ever be anything beyond beta versions? I also see that he recommends backing up the sage directory prior to upgrading to v9, which is great in case something goes bad right from the get-go. However, after even just a few days of running v9, I think it would be very difficult to go back to v7. Maybe I'll wait to upgrade during the summer, when the recording schedule is much lighter...

[stanger89]

Should probably go with this:
http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62422

[Bane]

Thanks all. I guess I'm going to have to upgrade the server and the other clients as well, although I was trying to avoid that (if it ain't broke, don't fix it kind of thing)

I'll try the new JAR files and keep my fingers crossed that I don't run into the same Java error I got when I tried the "replace the files" upgrade method originally

[stanger89]

The easy answer is to not update anything if you don't want to update the server. It's not like there are any big functionality/feature changes in V9 so far.

[Bane]

I just moved from a flat to a house... I need to add a new client for the new 2nd loungeroom/family room, but I only have enough licenses for my existing server and clients