Re: [NTLK] Newton Software: download problems

From: Edward Cheung (edwardcheung_at_mac.com)
Date: Fri Sep 28 2001 - 13:56:50 EDT


Whenever I download a pkg. I was unable to install it in the newton.
I am using OS X and the pkg show up as a " box" type of icon on the
desktop
So, what is the correct way of installing the software?
thanks
ed
On Saturday, September 29, 2001, at 01:10 AM, THX 1138 wrote:

>
> Warning: Mostly informed options follow. Take at face value, I will
> defend them to the death!
>
>> So.... more questions:
>>
>> Nethopper 3.2 or Newtscape?
>
> Newtscape! Steep learning curve, but more features than you knew you
> needed. Excellent support.
>
>> What Word Processor?
>
> NewtonWorks, plus the draw, calculate, and quick figure spreadsheet
> add-ons. ebase is pretty cool too. all these can be found at
> http://www.unna.org
>
>> Shread Sheet?
>
> see above.
>
>> Mail? (I think I like eudora but maybe something else)?
>
> Simple Mail.
>
>> Real Time News?
>
> Ummm, CNN maybe ;) I dunno exactly what you mean here, like a ticker
> or something? I don't know of one of these for the Newton, but you
> can set Newtscape to automatically download news pages.
>
> Please note that all of these except Newtscape are now free, and you
> really should buy Newtscape as Steve is still developing it and other
> fun newton things.
>
> hth.
>
> later,
> --
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