Using scripts with different versions of AppleScript

Hi,
I have a script that works perfectly in my Apple Script Editor v2.4.3 and Language AppleScript 2.2.1 I've given that script to a friend of mine with AppleScript Editor 2.7 and Apple Script Language 2.4
The script does not work properly in their AppleScript Editor, does anyone know why this might be and/or how to remedy it? Is there a way for them to download Language 2.2.1 to use or is there a way to figure out how I need to update my code to work for the 2.4 language.
Thanks

Hello
Whilst scripts using certain features of the latest version of AppleScript language won't even complile on previous versions, scripts written for previous versions should usually work in later versions with some exceptions.
cf.
https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/releasenotes/AppleScript/RN-AppleScript/
https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/releasenotes/AppleScript/RN-AppleScript/ RN-AppleScript.pdf
- Notable change introduced in 10.8 is new requirement on referencing file system object.
E.g.,
open "/path/to/file"
may work under 10.7 but not under 10.8 or later. Instead you need to use:
open "/path/to/file" as POSIX file
etc.
- Notable change introduced in 10.9 is new requirement on using Accessibility and GUI scripting.
cf.
OS X: Using AppleScript with Accessibility and Security features in Mavericks
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5914
Good luck,
H

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