[Ifeffit] problems on running the windows 1.2.8 ifeffit version

[Matt Newville]

Dear Marcelo,

> I just installed the new 1.2.8 for windows version of ifeffit and I am experiencing
> problems to run any of the programs associated (arthemis, athena, etc.). I installed
> the programs in a Win98 machine where the previous versions of IFEFFIT were
> running. I took care of adding the suggested line to the config.sys file and installed
>  the program in c:\ifeffit (as suggested). However, both, starting from the icons in the
> desktop, from the applications installed at c:\ifeffit\bin or from the menu at the start,
> the runner program (installed with the pakage) send an error message forcing to
> abort the run.

This is the first I've heard of someone trying this on Windows98. It
might be that it just plain won't work.  I understand that not
everyone has a choice, but Windows98 is really old.  We've always had
support issues with Win98.  Someday it will break completely.  That
day may have been last week.  Neither Bruce nor I consider Windows98
compatability as a priority.

Because of this, it will take work on both of our to try to get this
to work.  Really, the problem will not get fixed without your help. 
I'm sending this to the whole list, but if you want to move this
conversation offline, that's fine.

If you want to pursue this,  try to run runner.exe from a dos shell,
and send me back the results:
 C:\> cd ifeffit\bin
 C:\ifeffit\bin> runner.exe

What messages come out?  If there are too many messages to capture, do this:
 C:\ifeffit\bin> runner.exe > OUT

and send that file.   Thanks,

--Matt