> > On Sun, 11 Mar 2001 08:16:26 -0500, David Buck wrote...
> > > Simberon is proud to announce the release of the public beta 4 version
> > > of ElastoLab - the Physics Playground.  This application is written in
> > > VisualWorks Smalltalk with C++ primitives.  It allows you to develop 2D
> > > scenes that incorporate particles, springs, elastics, gravity, air
> > > resistance, and more.  You can find ElastoLab at
> > > http://www.simberon.com.
> >
> > I've grabbed it and had a bit of a play, but it seems to have commited a
> > cardinal sin as far as I'm concerned.  Where the hell is the offline
> > help?
> 
> This is a beta version.  There's online help at
> http://www.simberon.com/help.htm.  Offline help in the final version will be
> in the form of video help files provided on CD-ROM, but these help files are
> not yet ready.

OK, fair enough.  Just so long as there was a reason for it not being 
there :)

I've just reread my post, and realised it looks incredibly aggressive, 
and for that, I apologise.

I'm not like that, honest :)

> > I personally object to the assumption that everybody is permanently
> > connected to the net at all times, because I'm certainly not.
> 
> I understand this and may make the HTML files available in the download.
> Having them available online helps me make changes quickly in response to
> beta feedback.  I apologize if this is less convenient for you.  I assure you
> that the commercial version will have plenty of offline help.  For now, I
> need feedback on the usability of the package, bug reports, and general
> comments for improvement.  Offline help is certainly an important one and
> will be available.

Ta, and again, sorry for sounding so aggressive.

Bye for now,
     Jamie.

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