NewtNews-079-16Jan96 (Part 2 of 2)
Steve Holden
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** FRONT PAGE **
- Client/Server mailstrom
- ThinkPads go mainstream: IBM readers stripped-down
portables to challenge Toshiba
- Internet spurs Microsoft's new tools plan
- Windows NT 4.0: Network OLE misses beta
- Enterprise: How can Apple get back into the
Enterprise
** ARDIS LOWERS PRICES **
Here is some of the new pricing from Ardis. NOTE: a message unit is 240
bytes, there is now service fee during 7 p.m to 6 a.m., and some
minimum charges are based on what kind of device you use:
Fee Old New
____________________________________________
Registration $300 $150
Air Time 6 cents/unit 3 cents/unit
Minimum monthly $20 $5
For more info call: 800.662.5328. [Article by Yvonne Lee, page 44]
** RUMOR MILL **
The Robert X. Cringely Column on page 90 says the following:
- ARDIS will take over Motorola¹s Envoy and Marco products
- current Marco users will not get an upgrade to Newton
2.0 from Motorola
- Intel has a network computer called codenamed 'WebBoy'
being shown to 'special folks'
Dear Newton Developer
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** AMIGA TO NEWTON CONNECTION **
Sean Schur <nma...@netcom.com> is looking for a way to transfer
information between his Amiga 3000 and his Newton. He'd also like to
back-up his Newton to his Amiga and load packages up to his Newton.
Macintosh Newsletters
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** Mac*Chat#100/08-Jan-96 **
Some of the most interesting articles in this issue include:; Drawing An
Analogy - A Web Page Is Like Music; Editor's Notes; MacWay EvangeList
Updates - Lightening Your Mail-Traffic; Tony's Reply - MacWay EvangeList
Is Valuable; Questions From Tony's Clients; More About Images On
Diskettes; Converting From Smith Corona Disks?; Upcoming Mac*Chat FAQ
File; The Value Of Games; and More About AOL's Frequently Asked
Questions Section.
Mac*Chat is a shareware, weekly electronic newsletter biased toward Mac
users who are production-oriented professionals. For more information,
check out the following URL: <http://www.cts.com/~xxltony/> or to
subscribe to Mac*Chat, send e-mail to: <list...@vm.temple.edu> with
the message 'subscribe MACCHAT' as the body of your message (excluding
the quotes). The Subject line is ignored, so it can say anything.
** TidBITS#309/08-Jan-96 **
Welcome to 1996! In this issue we being you news on updates to RAM
Doubler, Fetch, and Netscape Navigator, plus some pre-Macworld
highlights and info on Roaster, the first Java development system for
the Mac. Also, Adam reviews recent developments with the Newton
MessagePad, Tonya takes a look at the Macintosh Software Update Report,
and we round out the issue with an overview of two new Internet
scripting technologies for the Mac. See you in 1996! TidBITS is
copyright 1990-1996 Adam & Tonya Engst. For information on TidBITS,
email: <in...@tidbits.com> or URL:
<http://www.dartmouth.edu/pages/TidBITS/TidBITS.html>.
Snail Mail
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** NEWTON BOOKS **
AP Professional's Catalog, Version 3.1, showed up in the mail. In my
opinion they have a corner on the Newton book market at the moment. You
can get the following immediately:
- Basic for the Newton, ISBN: 0-12-623955-X, $34.95
- Programming for the Newton, ISBN: 0-12-484800-1, $29.95
- Wireless for the Newton, ISBN: 0-12-484801-X, $34.95
And you will be able to get the following soon:
- Programming for the Newton using Windows: Due June 1996
- Programming for the Newton, Second Edition: Due April 1996
You can get more info by calling: 800.3131-APP or 407.345.3800, FAX:
800.874.6418, or check out the following WWW site at:
<http://www.appnet.com>.
** ARDIS DEV CONFERENCE 1996 **
The Ardis Developers Conference 1996 is going to be held on 21-23Feb96
in San Francisco, CA. The Agenda & Registration flier included the
following info:
- Guy Kawasaki will give the Keynote Address
- ARDIS will make their case for using ARDIS as the best
wireless solution
- Success Stories: Motorola, River Run, Oracle, and IBM.
- registration appears to be free but must be made before
06Feb96.
For more info you can contact Susan Francq by FAX at: 708.913.4340 or by
phone at 800.57.ARDIS or send email to: <Franq...@radiomail.net>.
Newton Vertical Market Solution
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Audits International contracts out to restaurant to do food inspections
to insure that proper quality and health standards are being insured.
One of their major contracts is providing these types of inspections for
Taco Bell. In the past, Audits International was maxed out at doing
only 2000 inspections a year using a paper data collection, manual
calculations, and snail mail distribution of reports. They now have a
Newton solution in place that allowed them to process 4000 inspections
in 1995, make more accurate inspections, and cut turn around time from
20+ days to less than 36 hours. Best of all Audits International now has
room to grow. The solution was built by Wright Strategies using their
FormLogic data collection and info distribution solution. For more info
about FormLogic send email to: <sa...@wrightstrat.com> or check out:
<http://www.wrightstrat.com>.
iNews Summary
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For more info about iNews contact INDIVIDUAL, Inc. at 800.414.1000.
** PDA **
On 05Jan96 Sharp introduced three new keyboard-enhanced PDAs in their
Zaurus line. These units offer built-in spreadsheets, backlighting,
Compuserve Companion, and paging software.
** APPLE **
Jim Buckley, senior VP at Apple, reports that Apple expects to sell
between 5 and 6 million PCs worldwide in 1996. At the same time it was
also announced that several upper-level management positions have become
open, and that Apple would report a loss for the their first quarter.
Layoffs are expected and could be as high as 2000.
Apple CEO Michael Splinder was the keynote speakers at a major education
reform conference held recently in Colorado. The focus of his speech
was how to "addressed the vital link between technology and education
reform."
Apple has plans to continue be a major player in the Internet Server
market and play a defining role in how the client interacts with the
Internet [ie. Cyberdog].
Apple is going to become a licensee of Fore's foreThought code under the
ForeThought Partners University and Research program. Fore is a leader
in the synchronous transfer mode networking.
Apple has released their proposed new 3D graphics exchange format called
3DMF to the Internet. The standard will enable browsers to exchange and
view 3D models across Mac, PC, and Unix platforms. Best of all there is
no license charged by Apple.
** MACINTOSH SOFTWARE **
Natural Intelligence is shipping Developer Release (DR) 1 of Roaster --
an environment for creating applets in Sun's Java on the Mac.
Apple has announced a new version of the Apple Media Tool kit. The 2.0
version will include enhancements to the Apple Media Tool Programming
Environment and support for QuickTime VR.
QuarterDeck recently announced at MacWorld SF 96 that it will be
integrating StarNine's WebSTAR web server products to close the gap on
their complete cross-platform solution. Their market focus will be the
growing desktop Internet/Intranet market.
Apple has released E.T.O (Essentials * Tools * Objects) 19 to
developers. This edition includes a wide range of Macintosh and Power
Macintosh solutions, and MPW Pro development environment.
Apple is now seeding developers with a new Speech Recognition Manager
software developer's kit.
** MACINTOSH HARDWARE **
Power Computing has introduced the PowerCurve -- a line of mid-range,
CPU upgradeable (via daughtercard) Mac OS systems based on the PowerPC
601 and PCI expansion bus. Shipments are expected 01Feb96.
Adobe and Apple have teamed up to offer a limited edition of some Power
Mac 8500 to come bundled with Adobe Premiere and After Effects. This
creates an out of the box video publishing solution for the desktop
video market.
Farallon Computing is now shipping the Netopia ISDN Modem -- this a
high-speed Internet access solution is geared for individuals, SOHO and
telecommuters.
Motorola Information Systems Group's Transmission Products Division has
launched their SURFR Series modems, featuring the OnlineSURFR -- a 28.8
Kbps data/fax modem bundled with Internet set-up and connectivity
options.
Apple is now shipping the AppleVision 1710 monitor for under $1000.
Truevision has reduced the price of its award-winning TARGA 2000 from
$5795 to $4995 for both the Macintosh and Windows platforms. Some new
features include: better QuickTime performance and easier desktop
digital video output. Truevision is also now shipping TARGA 1000 for
Windows NT.
Apple Australia has announce an OEM partnership with SyQuest Technology
to ship some Macintosh configurations with internal EZ135 drives in an
effort to better serve the needs of professional publishers.
Apple is shipping "OpenDoc Programmer's Guide" -- the first book in a
series of OpenDoc companion guides designed to provide developers and
programmers with info to develop for the Mac OS.
Progressive Networks has a beta version of the RealAudio Server 1.0 for
Macintosh available to Macintosh Internet Server integrators.
UMAX Data Systems is going to acquire Radius' systems business to form a
new company called UMAX Computer Corporation. As a result of this
agreement UMAX will acquire Radius Systems' assets including its
Macintosh OS license.
MUST READS!
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** INTRODUCTION **
The following are current printed periodicals that NewtNews thinks a
Newton user should be reading. NewtNews has tried to briefly summarize
the content to help in searching for information on products and
articles. NewtNews highly recommends a subscription to Pen Computing
for anyone interested in the Newton and the whole PDA world, and PDA
Developer for the Newton programmer.
** PDA DEVELOPERS **
The latest issue is: Volume 3.6, Nov/Dec 1995. Check out NewtNews - 073
- 27Nov95 for complete listing. For more information contact Steve Mann
by phone at: 415.621.4252 or email at: <c...@cdigital.com>.
** PEN COMPUTING **
The latest issue is: Nov/Dec 1995. Check out NewtNews - 073 - 27Nov95
for complete listing. Send email to: Lisa Krebbs
<7516...@compuserve.com> or call 916.984.9947 if you'd like to get
subscription information.
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Product and Service Information
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* CATAMOUNT SOFTWARE offers the following:
- POCKETMONEY assists you in balancing your checking, savings,
credit card and loan accounts. Export and import transactions
to Quicken, MYM and other desktop based program. With a
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- MPG helps you keep your vehicle records in order. Track fuel
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- SPECIAL of the MONTH - Special GIFT with PocketMoney 1.5 purchase.
Choose one of the following programs to receive free with your PocketMoney
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For more information call 802-863-5256 or email <in...@catamount.com>
WWW Catalog at: <http://www.together.net/~hardy>.
* AMIGO 1.5 for the Newton. NEW RELEASE! AMIGO is a dictionary reference
and translation program for English and Spanish for the Newton
MessagePad. Version 1.5 has many new features and improvements over the
original version. The dictionary now includes medical and computer
terminology. AMIGO 1.5 is available from ACCSYS Corporation for $24.95
+ $1.50 S&H. Call 610.436.4570 or send email to <rka...@acm.org> for
more information. A demo version is also now available.
* GRAFFITI 2.0. The fastest, most accurate way to enter text into
your Newton JUST GOT BETTER. We've listened to all your suggestions.
Graffiti 2.0 for Newton 2.0 is faster, easier to use, and better
integrated with Newton OS. Graffiti 2.0 (Newton 2.0 only) is $79.
Upgrade from Graffiti 1.0 for $29. Graffiti 1.0 for Newton 1.x is
$59. Mention source code NN1, and get a free pen. Call 800/881-PALM.
* NEW! AvailWorks 2.0 For Newton -- the only Newton software to
integrate text processing, spreadsheets, drawings and graphs into a
single application. Lay out a full 8-1/2 by 11 inch page for faxing or
printing - what you see is what you get. Works with Avail ClipArt for
Newton libraries! $79.95+S&H. Info/orders, contact: Avail Technology,
Phone: (408) 730-6855, FAX: (408) 746-3630, email: <Ava...@aol.com>.
* NEW! Avail ClipArt For Newton libraries -- Five professionally-drawn
clip-art collections (created by the T/Maker Company). 100+ images
each, special Newton ClipArt Installer package, plus free bonus Newton
utility "Avail NotepadPlus For Newton." Works with AvailWorks for
Newton! $19.95/ea. plus S&H. Info/orders, contact: Avail Technology,
Phone: (408) 730-6855, FAX: (408) 746-3630, email: <Ava...@aol.com>.
* ChessPad 2.0 turns the Newton into a digital chess book and a portable
chess set. It contains 28 fully-annotated games played by the greatest
players of all time, 100 brilliant winning combinations by Morphy, Tal,
Fischer, and Kasparov, and 100 chess problems. ChessPad can also import
games in Portable Game Notation format that are freely available online.
Price: $39.95. Clear Lake Research 713.663.7513; <Davi...@aol.com>.
* Custom NEWTON BOOKS - Rare White Tiger Creations provides Newton Book
publishing services. NEW! Look for the FREEWARE Newton Book version of
"Legends and Myths of the Sioux" (sioux.sit.hqx) at the Newton FTP site
<ftp://newton.uiowa.edu/submissions>. For more information, send email
to: <rare.white.ti...@pobox.com> or check out the following
Web page: at: <http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/mrh/rwtc.html>.
* QuickFigure Pro (QFP) 3.0 Enhanced for Newton 2.0 OS: Create a
spreadsheet within the MessagePad's built-in Notepad. QFP 3.0 also
supports landscape or portrait mode, has a larger spreadsheet size (52 x
999), supports direct cell entry, worksheet linking, delayed recalculation,
and filing. From PelicanWare at $59.95+S&H (Upgrades $20+S&H). Email
<do...@teleport.com> for more details. Call 800.655.6398 for ordering.
* PDA Panache crafts fine stylus upgrades for your Newton that are the
ultimate in writing comfort and control with screen-safe tip guaranteed
for life. Custom designed pens for vertical applications also available!
- Gold or Silver Plated Finish Brass Telescoping Pen for MP110 &
MP120. MP100 and other PDA pen upgrades also available.
- Pocket styli of the highest quality. Beautiful and functional
classic shape writing instruments.
- Lighted pens! A quality pen with an LED light in the tip.
More information or Visa/MasterCard orders at: 1.800.270.7196, FAX:
516.467.6329, Int'l: 516.467.4042, or email: <PDAPa...@eworld.com>.
* Equate -- A powerful spreadsheet that lets you run Microsoft Excel
spreadsheets of any size (16384 rows by 255 columns) on your Newton.
Enter data directly into spreadsheet cells. Adjust column widths,
freeze labels, scroll, and zoom just like a desktop spreadsheet. List
price $99.00. MobileCalc/Tapworks/QFPro owners can upgrade to Equate
for $69. Contact Holosoft at 408.748.9648, or <holo...@eworld.com>.
* Newt Tools - Essential Utilities For Newton. Six integrated utilities
provide all the tools to manage your Newton. Install more applications,
manage packages, memory, soups and more! Includes a customizable
ButtonBar, scrolling Extras Drawer, Package Tool, Memory Tool, Soup
Tool and Soup Editor. Ascribe Software: $49.95 plus S&H. Email:
<asc...@eworld.com> ## Dealers/Orders/Info: 800/732-8608 ##
* RAGOUT (Ragu) - The Ultimate Soup Tool for Newton developers,
consultants, and power users. Excellent soup, soup entry, and index
modification and search capabilities, to any depth, plus an intuitive,
easy-to-use interface. Ragout has more soup management and browsing
capabilities than any other soup utility. $55, $50 to PDA Developers
subscribers, plus S&H. Complete docs can be found on Online Services.
Published by Creative Digital who also publish ViewFrame and NewtRTFM.
415.621.4252. 415.622.4922 (fax), <c...@cdigital.com>.
* GESTURE MOSAIC - The fastest pen based method of data entry for your
PDA. With Gesture Mosaic you can enter sentences at speeds up to or
greater than 40 words per minute, and see characters instantly. Nearly
100% accurate, Gesture Mosaic is quick to learn and easy to use. This
unique, new character generation technology is available today. Only
$69.95. Call 800/69-MOSAIC. <Amte...@eworld.com>
* NS BASIC 3.0 Enhanced for Newton 2.0 OS: NS BASIC is a full
implementation of the well known programming language that now creates
packages in the Extras Drawer. It features extensions such as indexed
files, window objects, graphics and serial and infrared comms. Program
directly on the Newton or with an attached PC or Mac. $99 + 5 S&H Info:
<in...@nsbasic.com>, <http://www.nsbasic.com>, 416.264.5999.
* Newt. Learn object-oriented programming with NewtonScript, develop
applications and save packages directly on your Newton with the Newt
Development Environment NOS 2.0 compatible. Registered users receive
support, 80+ pp. manual, tutorials, 170+ source examples, additional
plug-ins. Shareware: $49.50. For more info, email: <we...@netaxs.com> or
check out: <http://www.netaxs.com/~weyer/newton/releases.html>.
* NEED A NEWTON PROGRAMMER? NewtNews has a list of over 30 Internet
based Newton programmers who are interested in working on vertical or
horizontal market applications. Please send me email at:
<sho...@ridgecrest.ca.us> if you would like the document or would like
to be added to the document.
* AWESOME NEWTON SOLUTIONS FROM LANDWARE. All are Newton 2.0 compatible.
- proCALC Ex: Programmable w/ SAN & RPN, includes: proCALC 12c.
- Quicknames Pro: Rapid access to names and much more.
- KwikMenu: the Newton dashboard, includes GestureLaunch Lite.
- NewtPaint: "MacPaint" on your Newton, w/zoom-in and screen shot.
- Sync+: Dates to Schedule+ 1.0 or 7.0
More info: 201-347-0031, <sa...@landware.com>, <http://www.landware.com>
* STAND ALONE offers a variety of Newton applications for Newton 2.0:
- PACKAGE POPUP: instant access to all your packages, launch
with a tap, automatically thaw and re-freeze. $15.
- SECURE-A-NEWT: Password protect folders in your NotePad, Names,
and Extras Drawer. Protect your info from prying eyes. $20.
- KEYMAN: Adds function keys, a multi-function calculator, and a
new keyboard designed for one-fingered typing. $20.
- NOTEMAN: Instant access to the NotePad from any package. $10.
- BACKGAMMON: The classic board game, brought to Newton. $20.
- SUPER SORTER: Fast, Usable list management, featuring fully
expandable and customizable list creation and editing. $20
For information about any of these or other Stand Alone products,
contact us at: <in...@standalone.com>, or (312) 262-5150. Also check
out our Web site at: <http://www.standalone.com/newton>.
* BILLS TO PAY 3.0 - never get charged for an over due bill again! BILLS
TO PAY lets you easily track bills and expenses; create budget
projections; and set alarms to remind you of bills coming due. BILLS TO
PAY is also fully customizable, and interfaces with PocketMoney. Send
email to: <EdMa...@eWorld.com> for more info.
* NEWTCASE 3.0 IS HERE! New version for Newton 2.0, includes SleepAid,
GestureLaunch, NewtInfo and SoupKitchen with three new packages. Desktop,
a replacement backdrop; Package Manager, and Extensions Manager. Enhances
the Extras Drawer too! Order now, just $49.95 (upgrade for $20) plus S&H.
Order from PelicanWare 800/655-6398, 503/221-1148 or <pel...@newts.com>.
More info: <http://www.newts.com/> -The Ultimate Newton Utility Suite-
* PDA DEVELOPERS WEST '96, Jan 14-16, San Francisco. Keynotes: Andy
Hertzfeld; Kheng Joo Khaw, HP; Andy Seybold; Jeff Hawkins, Palm
Computing. Full-day Magic Cap, GEOS/OmniGo, Psion, and Newton
tutorials. Other tracks: Wireless development, advanced PDA
programming, the business of software development, developer tools,
developer services and programs, and new technologies. Lowest
registration rates until Nov. 22. Cosponsored by General Magic, Psion,
and HP. 415.621.4252, 415.621.4922 (fax), or <c...@cdigital.com>.
Produced by Creative Digital publishers of PDA Developers magazine.
* The WriteRight Screen Enhancement is a unique clear plastic film that
protects the Newton screen from scratches, reduces glare and improves
the feel of writing to help handwriting recognition. WriteRights are
available in packs of: 4-for $11.95, 8-for $18.95, and 12-for $24.95.
Mention NewtNews and receive 10% off our 12-pack. Contact Concept
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* NEW! 4th Volume of the Totally Incomplete PDA CD-ROM for Newton!
This CD-ROM from AMUG contains over 5500 files, 1200 packages, and 280
megs in Mac and PC format. Packages can be downloaded directly from the
CD to your MessagePad. Maximize your Newton experience! $29 + S/H. Call
AMUG 602.553.0066, or email <sa...@amug.org> to order! See our secure
web order page at <http://www.amug.org/amug/store/order.html>.
* A collection of erotic stories for the Newton is now available. Subjects
cover the same range of interests as other popular 'Letters' columns.
NewtNews readers receive a special price of $10 (reg $12) for each
collection. Choose from 5 different collections. BigToy Publishing,
P.O. Box 2126, Los Gatos, CA 95031 - <Marc...@aol.com> Please specify
Mac or Win, and include a note that you are over 18.
* Create Newton books with text, graphics, hyperlinks, tables and forms
from HTML with Newt's Cape. NOS 2.0 compatible. Browse web pages via
email. Customize behavior with embedded NewtonScript. Convert/transfer
graphics (Mac or Win) to Newton format. Save books as packages directly
on your Newton. For info email: <grs...@psu.edu>, <we...@netaxs.com>, or
<http://www.netaxs.com/~weyer/newton/newtscape.html> - Shareware: $35.
Comments from the Editor
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** NEWTON SOLUTIONS ARE COOL **
From the vertical market to horizontal solutions, the Newton is a
growing and thriving PDA platform. MacWorld was very positive, and all
the solutions profiled by Apple at the SI/VAR symposium were very
compelling. Things are looking up, and as Newton System Group continues
to deliver new software and hardware in the next couple of quarters,
things should only get better.
** NEXT WEEKS ISSUE **
In next weeks issue we will have:
- summary of Newton form and data collection tools
- some more information from SI/VAR Symposium
- a review of the happenings at PDA Developers West 1996
- another Newton Vertical Market Solution
And we will review the following magazines:
- PDA Developers, Jan/Feb 1996, Volume 4.1
- Pen Magazine, Jan/Feb 1996, Volume 3 - Number 8
- Newton Technology Journal, Feb96, Volume II - Number 1
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