[MWForum]MW EX

[Logo Computer Systems Inc.]

>Could you help give me some perspective on using Microworlds Ex? I 
>had enough trouble with it in my last elective session that I'm 
>going back to using Pro with kids in the next one.  I'm wondering if 
>the problems are typical or have a solution. My school's tech 
>support person contacted LCSI and tells me they said wait for a new 
>version.
>
>The main problem is speed.  Transitions between menus or pages take 
>longer than in Pro.  When kids click on a turtle backback there can 
>be a good five-count of spinning before it opens.  Opening and 
>closing the graphics tool is worse.  Having more than one turtle 
>running with something in its backpack results in slow movements 
>which frustrate kids used to Pro.
>
>The other big one is that freeze-ups are frequent, almost daily 
>problems.  I haven't seen any pattern to what causes the freezes.
>
>We are using the Mac version on iMacs in our lab, but I tried it on 
>an eMac and a Powerbook and had the same troubles.  I couldn't find 
>a release version number  in the "info" screen.
>

Hi Karen,

please contact me when you have a minute so that we can determine 
what version you're currently using.  I'm almost certain that you're 
not using our latest version which has some speed improvements and 
much better general functionality.

Talk to you soon.

Shawn Jesty
LCSI
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