Z-Wave not working with OpenHAB 4.1.1

[rpwong (Russ)]

@justaoldman

Please do not let any one sway you to using an OS you are not comfortable with.

I’m not trying to sway anyone to do anything. The important part was:

@rpwong

I wouldn’t want you to give up on openHAB

@Uberschmutzer didn’t seem against Linux, so I answered their question about what I’d do. I certainly never said that openHAB doesn’t work on Windows.

@Andrew_Rowe already corrected my mistaken belief that it might be harder to get assistance with Windows, and I’m grateful to him for it. That’s all that really needed to be said.

[justaoldman (Justan Oldman)]

All good. I was not specifically calling you out.
I replied more for any future new readers may somehow get a different impression.
I also want all newcomers to enjoy this high quality and versatile application without thinking they have to learn OpenHab application and a OS that may not be what they are always using as a daily driver.
I also wanted to offer a few additional insights and tips to help build the users confidence and perhaps enhance the experience to go a little smoother.

[rpwong (Russ)]

Fair enough. I’m certainly happier if there are more people who can help with Windows systems, but I also don’t think anyone should fear Linux.

[sihui]

@justaoldman

basically copy contents of install to a different folder and name (can be anything) with the openhab shut down and you have a second full blown self contained “play version” or fully functional backup and all I have had to do is shut down one and the start the copy easy and painless.back up approach.

I do the same since my 9 years with openHAB with a manual install on Linux

openHAB on Linux

[justaoldman (Justan Oldman)]

yep, That is the beauty of self-contained and standalone applications …