[MWForum]Compatibility with Win XP, IE6

[Michael C. Gizzi]

Thanks Wendy!

I am aware of the need to update code in MW projects done on the 
web.  Perhaps I was wrong in assuming that LCSI made those updates to the 
projects they are hosting in their project gallery.

I am also aware of the problem of the end user unwilling to install the 
plug-in.  This is no minor issue, as that plug-in is 3.7MB, which is no 
laughing matter for a dial up user.   Much to think about for sure.   Of 
course, another option might be Imagine Logo - their plug in is less than 1MB.

Does anyone have any MW projects on the web that have the corrected code - 
so I could test it in my browser?

Best,

Mike




At 08:05 AM 6/6/2002 -0400, you wrote:
         mailto:   .
>I have a few bits of information about the MW Web Player which may be
>useful (see below), but it is probably best to contact Shawn at LCSI
>with a specific problem like this:
>
>(800) 321-LOGO
>shawn@lcsi.ca
>
>It is better to call (rather than write) if you live in the U.S.
>
>Things to know about the MW Web Player:
>
>1) If you hope to publish MW projects on the web, you now need to
>include the HTML code for accessing two different plug-ins on every web
>page, because IE 5.5 (service pack 2) and above requires the new
>plug-in, but Macs require the old plug-in.
>
>2) LCSI is now distributing an upgrade to MW Pro which includes the new
>code so that it will make automatic templates including the information
>for both plug-ins.  This new update also will ensure that your help
>files will work correctly.
>
>3) If you have specified Netscape as your default browser, then you may
>need to make a second installation of the plug-in in your IE folder.
>That is the part that I am not very clear about and which Shawn can help
>you with.  (You would not need to download it again but you might need
>to run the installer again and go into custom settings.)
>
>4) If you have a sample project on a web page, why don't you send us the
>URL and one of us can tell you if we can view it in IE with XP on our
>machines?
>
>Last remark:  I am a huge fan of MicroWorlds, but I do want to caution
>you that the great majority of visitors to my Math Cats site do not want
>to bother with downloading the MW Web Player.  You need to balance your
>desire to work with Logo and your desire to reach your target audience.
>Be sure to include some materials which do not require the plug-in.  I
>include screenshots of each project on a separate page and a description
>of the project to try to tempt my visitors to download the plug-in.  I
>include a link to the download page from each project. You might also
>consider creating some Flash activities and some MW activities within
>the same site.
>
>Wendy Petti
>Math Cats
>http://www.mathcats.com
>
> > I have a question about the compatibility of the MicroWorlds
> > WebPlayer,
> > Windows XP, and IE6...
>
>
>
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