> My frustration level has reached its limit. Whenever I download a .pkg
> file onto my computer I cannot install it onto my MP 130 with the Newton
> Backup Utilities. The newton and the computer do not recognize it as a
> package. even though it has the .pkg extension it does not have the
> .pkg icon and it disappears when I browse my files to install from both
> the newt and the computer. I can install packages that I download if
> they are compressed eg. .bin, .hqx, etc. I've been at this for a
> while. My frustration level has reached its limit. Any help would be
> much appreciated.
>
The problem stems from the fact that the type and creator information are
incorrect. Go to Version Tracker and search for "File Manipulator 1.0.2".
This software will allow you to change the type/creator to the proper
format. File Manipulator 1.0.2 is shareware I believe.
DrJim
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