Dale,

I have discussed this with Mike Switzer, our Principal, and we are 
going to leave our iMac lab just as it is, with the Operating System 
of 9.2 - "if its not broken, don't touch it"  so to speak.

Thank you,
Pam Griffin
Crismon Computer Lab
Rm 03
472-4003



>Anyone interested in having OS X installed this summer in their labs 
>needs to let me know before schools close for the summer. And if you 
>have classrooms that want it installed, the same applies. And if you 
>need to consult your principle that's not a problem
>
>At this point I can say with full confidence that there is no OS 8/9 
>application I haven't been able to make work. I'll probably find one 
>sooner or later. But the only one that has a really annoying problem 
>but still works is KidPix. The stamp moves in a jerky fashion that 
>makes it hard to place stamps precisely. But I understand OS 9 has 
>this same problem. Upgrading is up to the school. You can check with 
>ET if there's anything in the works for a district license. KidPixX 
>is very cool
>
>I want to thank Cathy Pickens at Kerr for setting up one of her 
>iMacs so I could copy it off for testing with OS X. She had been 
>using OS 9.0.4 to retain compatibility for her software. All of 
>which worked in classic mode on OS X
>
>And a big thank you to Jodie Thompson. She had the oldest model 
>iMacs and OS X did quite well on them. And Jodie solved a lingering 
>problem with OS 9 apps running on OS X so everyone could benefit by 
>it
>
>One last thing, upgrading to OS X is completely voluntary. There is 
>no requirement like the OS 8.6 regrade project to do it. But for for 
>up to date browser support and iMovie projects, it's a good idea
>--
>************************************************************
>Dale Bottrell
>Mesa Public Schools
>Computer Repair Technician
>Plan for the worst, work for the best
>
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