Re: [NTLK] [OT] Proof Jobs is an idiot

From: Filmer, Paul E. (pfilmer_at_nsf.gov)
Date: Tue Nov 19 2002 - 13:44:09 EST


>From: Larry Seeman <lseeman_at_edge.net
>
>Hmmm, I wonder. Some elements of the iApps seem Newt-like to me.
>Address Book seems to be structured a lot like the Newton's, and its
>data can be available to other apps. iTunes and iPhoto do away the
>business of loading and saving files, and just like the Newton, your
>stuff is simply there. I'm hoping (hope it's not just wishing) that OS
>X is heading in the direction of being more Newt-like.
>
>Larry Seeman

Actually this is where the NeXT OS shows through. I recently dusted off my
color slab and connected it to my home network, and it was eerie to see
NetInfo, Mailbox, Column View, .nib files, and some of the icon
similarities... and of course Library here, there and everywhere...

Paul F.

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