rpbozac@crocus.waterloo.edu (Neill Kernohan) (01/17/90)
Since many people have emailed requests, here is the article in full. From "The WordPerfectionist" January Edition WordPerfect 5.1 is not perfect, nor is it as stable or bug-free as the current 5.0. While this is to be expected for a new release, it does mean that users not in a rush to use the new 5.1 features are probably best served by waiting to upgrade. New WordPerfect versions are always better after the first iterim release or two [or three or four - ed.]. Some of the problems we have been notified of or have noticed ourselves: - Occasionally editing slows down to a crawl for no apparent reason. The slow-down is quite noticeable even on teh WPSG's 386 machines. - Although 5.1's Print View has better esolution than 5.0, it is also noticeably slower. There have also been reports of a loss of resolution on Hercules and CGA displays. - The main editing screen doesn't always rewrite correctly (especially in columns). Stray pieces of menus and text appear in strange places from time to time. - Using numerous graphic boxes in a document can cause problems. Boxes do not position properly and occasionally will not print. - When printing some documents across a Novell Network, WP sends Novell Form requests when not required. - Occasionally while editing a filename during Save, WP will incorrectly display inserted characters. - Members have reported problems with 5.1 when EMS was used. [To disable expanded memory usage on an 8086 or 8088, start WP with "wp/ne" - ed.] WordPerfectg 5.1 is bigger and slower than 5.0, but we do feel that the changes will be worth it as WP matures. WPCorp has added a lot to this "minor" release. If you notice any other anomalies, please email them to me. I am compiling a list. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Neill Kernohan ------------ rpbozac@crocus.waterloo.edu 513 Glendene Cres ---------- Waterloo, ON -------- Don't accept candy from
msmith@topaz.rutgers.edu (Mark Robert Smith) (01/17/90)
For those of us who have upgraded, and who are more or less committed to the new version, and who have noticed some of these anomalies, is there some way to get fixes from WordPerfect? Mark -- Mark Smith, KNJ2LH All Rights Reserved RPO 1604 You may redistribute this article only if those who P.O. Box 5063 receive it may do so freely. New Brunswick, NJ 08903-5063 msmith@topaz.rutgers.edu
mvolo@uncecs.edu (Michael R. Volow) (01/18/90)
[deleted list of minor bugs in WP51 from Word Perfectionist] The Word Perfectionist is a publication of the Word Perfect Support Group, I believe an organization independent of WPCorp. If WP51's new features are helpful (long file names, more versatile setup, relative tabs, table editor, equations) I would not delay buying. They have a good track record of ironing out most problems in there interim/maintenance releases (these are usually minimally priced). M Volow, VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705 mvolo@ecsvax.UUCP 919 286 0411
toma@tekgvs.LABS.TEK.COM (Tom Almy) (01/19/90)
In article <1990Jan18.025118.23505@uncecs.edu> mvolo@uncecs.edu (Michael R. Volow) writes: >They >have a good track record of ironing out most problems in there >interim/maintenance releases (these are usually minimally priced). In fact, if you report a bug that they have fixed, they will send you the upgrade for free. I got several interrim 5.0 releases, and never got charged. They also sent a free booklet describing the macro language when I compained about the lack of documentation. It may be buggy, but their service has been top-notch! Tom Almy toma@tekgvs.labs.tek.com Standard Disclaimers Apply