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From: jc@easynet.co.uk (JC Bousson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.newton.announce
Subject: Newton FAQ December 95 update (pointer)
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Date: 11 Dec 1995 14:30:18 GMT
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Hi folks !

Here are some news about the Newton_Facts_and_FAQs.

I've been very busy with a new job. As a result I never got round to put
together new updates since version 3.02 (February). But with the arrival of
NOS 2.0 I had to do something, even if not as much as I wish I had. So here
it is, Nwt_Facts_and_FAQs version 3.12.

It is available on AMUG servers: www.amug.org & ftp.amug.org/incoming
(should be moved soon to /pub/newton/resources).

It is also on newton.uiowa.edu/submissions.

There are four files:
1) Nwt_Facts_and_FAQs_312.WRD.sit.hqx
2) Nwt_Facts_and_FAQs_312.PKG.sit.hqx
3) Nwt_Facts_and_FAQs_312.PKG.hqx
4) Nwt_Facts_and_FAQs_312.TXT.hqx

1) is a Word 5.1 for Mac file, Stuffed and BinHexed
2) is a Newton package, Stuffed and BinHexed
3) is the same Newton package, but not Stuffed
4) is an ASCII text version (for UNIX and PC people)



For those of you who don't know about this Nwt FAQ, here is the table of
contents:


1 Contents.
   1.1 Table of contents.
   1.2 What's new in version 3.12 .
2 MessagePad basics.
   2.1 How does it work ?
   2.2 Should I buy a MP ? (pros & cons of
       the Newton MP).
   2.3 General advice to a new MP owner.
   2.4 Handwriting recognition blues.
3 A guide to the various Newton devices.
   3.1 Hardware: a comparison.
          - Comparison.
          - MP120 details.
          - Marco details.
   3.2 System software.
          incl. NOS 2.0 infos
   3.3 History of system/ROM updates.
4 Where can I find Newton software
  and information ?
   4.1 Web, gopher and ftp sites.
   4.2 NANUG.
   4.3 Apple helplines.
   4.4 Usenet groups.
   4.5 NewtNews.
   4.6 Newton peripherals list.
   4.7 Commercial networks.
   4.8 Newton mailing lists.
   4.9 Magazines.
          IN Magazine.
          PIE Developer.
          PEN Computing.
          PDA Developers Magazine.
   4.10 The "Newton Software" database.
   4.11 Newton Users Groups.
   4.12 Electronic publications.
           NewtReport.
           NewtOnLine.
           Tapped In.
           The Newton Tech Journal
           Mobilis
   4.13 List of Newton vendors.
5 Major Newton Bugs & Problems.
   5.1 I have installed a lot of
       packages but I can't see some
       of them in the "Extras"
       drawer. How can I use them ?
   5.2 "The application does not have
       enough memory..." error
       messages. Installing packages
       can cause a lot of trouble !
   5.3 Synchronisation with the
       Newton Connection Kit 1.0 (Mac).
   5.4 Everything the MP has learned
       about your handwriting may be lost.
   5.5 Unreliable alarms.
   5.6 Slow flash cards.
   5.7 Can't back-up to my PCMCIA
       Card (error -48016).
   5.8 Security issue (password).
   5.9 Dialling from the MP speaker.
   5.10 Bug in Repeat Meetings.
   5.11 Shareware-caused problems: soups.
   5.13 Printing a note longer than
        one (printer) page.
   5.14 Clipboard problems.
   5.15 System 1.3 quirks (Assistant
        / Letter-by-letter & formatting).
   5.16 Newton fax problem.
   5.17 OMP100 Extras drawer bug.
   5.18 NewtonBooks and Reset.
   5.19 Beaming data from Sharp Wizard.
6 Minor problems.
   6.1 My MP won't let me remove the
       PCMCIA card.
   6.2 Accessing "Styles".
   6.3 User dictionary.
   6.4 Moving packages from the
       internal memory to a PCMCIA card.
   6.5 Deleting ToDo items.
   6.6 Calendar notes & "Delete
       meetings older than".
   6.7 Note separator "eating"
       previous note.
   6.8 Note separator double trouble.
   6.9 Non cumulative styles.
   6.10 Names overview.
   6.11 Birthday (in Names).
   6.12 Erasing one occurrence of a
        repeating event.
   6.13 Empty notes don't
        automatically update the date
        stamp.
   6.14 Moving the keyboard.
   6.15 Add 'xxxx' to word list.
   6.16 Overlapping packages names.
   6.17 More calendar bugs.
   6.18 Black line in the upper left
        corner of Dates.
   6.19 French / Canada (French
        locale) numbers.
   6.20 Out Box out of memory.
   6.21 Undo-ing a "delete".
   6.22 User interface improvements.
   6.23 "About Newton" bug.
   6.24 Dictionary bug (Syst. 1.3 only).
   6.25 Mad clock.
   6.26 Fields too small in Names.
   6.27 Calendar.
   6.28 Note scrolling.
   6.29 Newton clock loosing time.
   6.30 No monospaced font.
   6.31 Newton is always learning
        your handwriting.
   6.32 Important words not in the
        built-in dictionary.
   6.33 Problem with folder tab name.
7 Wish list.
   Filing calendar items or ToDo items.
   Assist 'Remember' and 'Schedule'
     could be improved.
   Disabling digital ink compression.
   MP permanent buttons design.
   Guide-lines on a blank screen.
   Characters templates.
   Accents.
8 Technical information.
   8.2 OMP -> MP100 Upgrade.
   8.3 MP120 NOS 2.0 Upgrade in the UK.
   8.4 "Assist", the Official Newton
       User Group in the UK.
   8.5 Newton Connection Kit 2.0.
   8.6 Newton Solution Packs.
   8.7 Newton ToolKit 1.5.
   8.8 What can be stored in 1MB of
       Newton RAM (card) ?
   8.9 Newton Fax/Modem specifications.
   8.10 French MP110.
   8.11 PocketCall 1.0 .
   8.11bis How Is PocketCall ?
   8.12 Craig Macfarlane's Newton
        Peripherals List 1.7
   8.13 Serial Port / Cable Specs.
   8.14 MP120 / ROM 1.3 in Germany.
   8.15 Graffiti.
   8.17 System 1.3 Feb 95 Update.
   8.18 System 2.0 Dec 95 Update.
9 Various FAQs.
   9.1 Can I add a new time zone and
       city ?
   9.2 Can I add countries to the
       popup list in the Names file.
   9.3 Connection Kit 1.0 for the
       Macintosh: Hardware limitations.
   9.4 How can I move easily a lot of
       items from card to internal
       memory ?
   9.5 NiCd batteries.
   9.5bis NiCd Batteries, AC adaptator
       and the MP.
   9.6 PCMCIA cards: Flash vs. Static RAM.
   9.6bis Other PCMCIA cards questions.
   9.7 Modem questions (incl. PCMCIA
       modems).
   9.8 Cleaning the MP screen.
   9.9 MP transport.
   9.11 Can I fax notes from a
        PCMCIA card using a PCMCIA
        fax/modem?
   9.12 Can the MP be used as a
        remote control ?
   9.13 MP110 <-> OMP IR beaming.
   9.14 Black line in the upper left
        corner of Dates.
   9.15 Upgrade OMP or buy MP110 ?
   9.16 Syst 1.3 & hard reset / total
        power failure.
   9.17 OMP ROM upgrade: will I get
        32K RAM back ?
   9.18 System memory, heap, store,
        RAM, ROM: what is what ?
   9.19 Programming the Newton.
   9.20 Bar code reader for Newton ?
   9.22 Can I connect my Newton to a
        network via IR ?
   9.23 How can I load long text
        files and pictures in my MP ?
   9.24 Can I have a 24h clock while
        retaining the US date format?
   9.25 Does "English-speaking" MPs
        spell in the US, UK or both ways ?
   9.26 Letter Styles questions.
   9.27 How to enter area codes in
        Names (for proper dialing).
   9.28 How do I know what is the system
        version on my Newton ?
   9.29 NOS 2.0 screen rotation questions.
10 Tips.
   10.1 Automatic power shutdown.
   10.2 Shareware problems.
   10.3 Backup to PCMCIA card.
   10.4 Preserving your MP screen.
   10.5 Undo -> Redo.
   10.6 Drawings.
   10.7 Access to last 4 Newton
        "messages".
   10.8 Speed.
   10.9 The secret 3rd font of the MP.
   10.10 Alarms reminders.
   10.11 Event spanning several days.
   10.12 Plugging a keyboard into a MP.
   10.13 Quick access to Recognizer Prefs.
11 Newton hardware products.
   11.1 Styluses.
   11.2 Screen protections.
   11.3 Various.
12 Easter eggs.
   12.1 Find Elvis.
   12.2 About Newton.
   12.3 Graceland: Alternative
        startup screen (OMP only).
   12.4 Thermometer (OMP & MP100 only).
   12.5 Serial debugger.
   12.6 Date easter egg.
   12.7 Happy Hour Fri.
   12.8 Alternative startup screens
        (Syst 1.3 only).
   12.9 Moon phases.
   12.10 NOS 2.0 Easter eggs (Titanic...).
13 A quick Best Newton Software
   Guide.
   13.1 Spreadsheets.
   13.2 List Management Apps.
   13.3 Databases.
           FlashData
           FileMaker 3.0 Companion
           TeamAgent
           FilePad
           Transform
           AppGen
   13.4 My own top ten list.
14 Not sorted (nor checked), yet.
        Newton, Newton mail, and
          standard email.
        Sharp Wizard.
        NCK 2.0 for Mac bugs ?
        Deleting Day Events.
        Windows Connection Kit 2.0
          Warning.
        One_button_print WARNING.
        ToDo's Newton Bug.
15 Software: Applications.
16 Software: NewtonBooks.
17 Software: Games.
18 Software: Utilities.

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*** 1.2 What's new in version 3.12 .

Reorganised section 4.

New stuff: 2.1, 4.13, 8.3 (MP120/2.0 upgrade UK), 8.7 (replaces previous
subject 8.7), 8.18, 9.29 (screen rotation), 10.13, 12.10, 13.3 (changed
from "various" to "databases").

Updated: 2.2, 2.4, 3.2 (Rumours about System 2.0), 4.5, 4.9, 4.12 (expanded
to cover new publications), 7.1, 8.2, 8.5 (shortened), 9.1, 9.9, 9.23,
10.12, 11.1, 11.2, 13.1, 15.

Software: NoteScroller, ProCalc, CalcWorks, BigNotes, NDCrypt, National
Parks, Eudora Light, Calc++, Catamount Enhancement Pack, NewtTools 1.5, ...

Deleted: 9.15 (MP110 vs OMP upgrade).


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jc@easynet.co.uk
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