[NTLK] Ethernet, WiFi, Persistent Free Memory Errors

[Greg Hankins]

Not to be totally annoying, but two additional notes about this problem:

1. It seems to escalate over time -- that is, the more times I try to connect with the dock via ethernet, the earlier in the process I get the "not enough memory" error, even after a restart. For example, this morning, I successfully obtained an IP address a couple of times, getting the error only after that was accomplished. After a couple of restarts, I get the error as soon as I tell the dock to connect. It's as though the error steals a bit more memory each time it happens.

2. I am encountering the same problem on my upgraded eMate, which has 4MB of RAM. So, it's not clear to me that a simple lack of RAM is the problem.

Thanks for any advice!

Greg
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On Oct 24, 2014, at 10:23 PM, Greg Hankins <mail at sevenlakestimes.net> wrote:

> Hi All!
> 
> I have successfully obtained an IP address from my router using a Silver WaveLAN card, and even gotten most of the way through a backup to NCX2. (So far, all my backup attempts have terminated, on one side or the other, prior to completion. Though I have had success using a serial connection.)
> 
> But, most of the time, pressing the connect button on the dock results in an error telling me that my Newton hasn't enough free memory to do what I have asked, suggesting I restart. The restart sometimes works, sometimes does not.
> 
> Is this likely because I have only a lowly 2000 rather than a 2100? I am guessing the problem is a lack of RAM.
> 
> At this point, I have frozen everything that is freezable other than the various extras that are needed to complete and internet connection.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Greg
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> On Oct 23, 2014, at 7:16 AM, Woody Smith <woodysmith at me.com> wrote:
> 
>> It may well be. The real concern is if the hinge tensioning spring on the display ribbon side is scraping against the ribbon. you should stop using it until you are ready to repair it.  
>> Looks daunting but not really difficult if you follow directions.
>> If you already own a soldering pencil and the necessary t8 and T10 wrenches and a newish small philips head screw driver you can probably do it.
>> Straightening the spring is difficult but doable.
>> good luck.
>> I had never done one till I did my first. contact me off list if you want me to do it but make sure you consider the cost of shipping. Expect total cost to be about $55 with shipping both ways.
>> 
>> Woody
>> 
>>> On Oct 22, 2014, at 11:02 PM, Stephen Hankins <ghankins at mac.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi All!
>>> 
>>> I have two eMates. The screen of one is happy to remain wherever I position it. The screen of the second will rest at most angles; but, under the pressure of a stylus, tends to like to lie flat on its back.
>>> 
>>> Is this floppiness a symptom of the dreaded Newton hinge problem? The level of disassembly required for the repair looks a bit daunting.
>>> 
>>> Cheers!
>>> 
>>> Greg
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