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Dale Bottrell <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 11 May 2005 14:32:03 -0700
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That's fine. We had already talked about it. Since I wanted to do summer
scheduling I thought I'd doublecheck

Thanks

> 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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