Dear all,
Thank you for the reassuring feedback on DIYABC.
I have received a number of emails that seem to agree on the following:

1.      This beta version can be temperamental also with Windows XP;

2.      The "START" screen, when everything seems to be ready to rock & roll, if often represents a 'freezing' moment;

3.      Sometimes, even if it seems to freeze and to 'not respond', it may still produce the simulation data;

4.      It doesn't seem to enjoy much changes in the default settings;

5.      Sometimes you need to start the analysis again 2 or 3 times, and then it works fine;

6.      I personally got it to work after trying several times and removing the final mtDNA sequence (although it had accepted it was there and took me through all the settings);

7.      I also banged on the desk furiously several times, but I am unsure it had any influence on the outcome.

8.      There is a general sense of relief and expectation for the release of the new version, which should be with us before the end of the year.

Thank you so much again and good luck.

Stefano.

Dr. Stefano Mariani
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