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 created: 20131202102427114
-modified: 20140419082835626
+modified: 20140419133900452
 tags: howto
 title: Upgrading
 type: text/vnd.tiddlywiki
 
 There are several methods for upgrading an existing TiddlyWiki version 5 document to a new release. There is a [[different procedure|Upgrading TiddlyWiki on Node.js]] for upgrading [[TiddlyWiki on Node.js]].
 
-Regardless of which method you use it is very important to exercise caution when upgrading existing wikis.  In particular, make sure that you keep careful backups of your content -- in some situations problems with the upgrade may not be immediately apparent.
+<<<
+Regardless of which method you use, remember the [[The First Rule of Using TiddlyWiki]]:
+
+//You are responsible for looking after your own data; take care to make backups, especially when upgrading the ~TiddlyWiki core//
+<<<
 
 <div class="tw-message-box">
 
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+created: 20140419132828051
+modified: 20140419134201033
+tags: howto tips
+title: The First Rule of Using TiddlyWiki
+type: text/vnd.tiddlywiki
+
+!! The first rule of using TiddlyWiki is:
+
+<p style="font-size:40pt;font-weight:700;color:red;">
+Backup your data!
+</p>
+
+TiddlyWiki is a very flexible, customisable system that puts you firmly in charge of your own data. Every care is taken in TiddlyWiki's development to ensure that it is a safe place to preserve your most valuable data but the ultimate responsibility to reduce the risk of data loss falls to users.
+
+The best way to make sure that your data is safe is to practice a rigorous system of backups:
+
+* Consider using services like Dropbox to continuously back up your personal data to the cloud
+* Retain backups before upgrading to a new version of TiddlyWiki
+