> � I had hoped someone more in touch with
> the Pharo project would be able to fix this.
Yes the problem is that we should get a PC for that :)
or a "PC". I have my Mac but with VirtualBox and two images: one with Windows XP and other one with ubuntu :)
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We will improve
> Meanwhile, the point I want to emphasise is that this error shows up for
> anyone working through the Pharo By Example book. �Right from the start, the
> book advises the reader to use a different image file from the quick start
> one provided with Pharo. �Doing this, the reader will immediately run into
> the "Error:invalid utf8 input detected." problem.
>
> This could be enough to put some people off the idea of learning Smalltalk,
> which I am sure we all want to avoid. �Even if they persevere, the
> impression this gives if that either Pharo is a bit flakey or the PBE book
> is at fault, or the PBE.image file is bad. �Or all of these!
>
> As an aside, I would very much like to be able to contribute errata notices
> and suggestions for improved wording for the PBE book. �I have ordered the
> hard-copy from Lulu.com and will markup any errors and clarifications as I
> progress through the book. �Does anyone know if I can log errata etc online
> somewhere?
normally on the pharo by example web site
else send that to the discussion list there.
Stef