Shannon's Journal Discussion Thread, Vol. 8

[Shannon]

What is the difference between EHPRA 5.75 vs 5.11 when it comes to results?
I mean can I use 5.75 with amazing results and not worry about it? Or what will I lose not using 5.11 let's say I execute 5.75 ...

Also I guess I need to take time off before I start with E
How long do I need to wait?

Of course only if you say it's the right move.
I'm not going to do anything that is not recommended

Also let's say I start with E5.75 can I jump on E5.11 if I'd like after 1/2 months?
I want some flexibility with my runs..

Ps
I'm still thinking maybe if I finish this run and use Stage7 after something might happen

If you're stonewalling, that's not a good sign.  It means that script is triggering major fears and the technology isn't powerful enough to sufficiently work you past them.  You'll need to use something that can work you through the issue. 

E5 and E6 are very different because the technology development between them is vastly different.  It's not apparently how big a deal the difference is because the point values after the major number are usually associated with minor releases.  But the numbers after the major number - .75.3 in the case of E5 and .11 in the case of E6 - are actually eight (8!) generations of technology apart.  And I don't start building in a new generation until I have major changes and improvements to make.

I made E5 free because I don't want you to think I'm just trying to sell you more stuff.  It is a great program, and sold well for years at $240 a copy, IIRC.  But it's not 5.11G, and it will be slower, less powerful, less effective, less optimized and less easy to handle.  If you don't want to spend more money because you haven't gotten good results so far, I totally get it, and in that case I recommend E5.

If, on the other hand, you don't mind spending more money and you value your time and want this to be as easy a journey as possible, then E6 is more thn worth the price.  As you have seen multiple others testify.

But you have to finish what you start.  Jumping around is not going to solve your problem.  Pick one course of action and stick with it to the end.  The only reason I am willing to let you off the hook with finishing SM3 is because you're stonewalling.  Flexibility isn't what you want here.  It's results.  And you don't get results by not following the instructions, or jumping around.