We will be very interested to learn of experiences with this new update; I am aware of two
instances where computer crashes have occurred with the previous versions, but I am a bit
gun-shy to start updating my computers just yet.

Dr. Clay
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Arkansas Sky Observatories
MPC H45 - Petit Jean Mountain South
MPC H41 - Petit Jean Mountain
MPC H43 - Conway West
http://www.arksky.org/

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill J Gray" <pluto@...>
To: <guide-user@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 3:15 PM
Subject: [guide-user] Update posted


> Hello all,
>
> I've posted a "testing" update at
>
> http://www.projectpluto.com/new.htm
>
> Despite the "testing" name, I'd really recommend upgrading to
> this version, for several reasons. As is described at the above
> page, it includes some important bug fixes. In particular, many
> on this list noticed problems with Guide getting very confused (and
> sometimes corrupted) when running multiple instances of the program.
> Also, you could see problems if you shut the computer down with
> Guide still running; this could leave you with a zero-byte
> 'startup.mar' file. These problems are fixed.
>
> Most recently, I added some logging of telescope activity, for
> debugging/support purposes. Getting telescope control to work
> properly has become a major nuisance, because it appears as if no
> two scopes actually work the same way. And obviously, I can't have
> one of every type of scope for testing purposes. So it's very rare
> that I can replicate the errors people report. The logging code
> will let me see exactly what data is being passed between telescope
> and Guide, and therefore figure out and fix problems more quickly
> and with less tearing of hair. At least, such is my hope!
>
> I'd very much like to hear any comments and/or bug reports.
>
> Thanks! -- Bill
>
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