[NTLK] NewtonTalk Digest, Vol 75, Issue 27
sha zam
shazam.z at gmail.com
Tue Mar 31 04:45:13 EDT 2020
welcome home, frank. good to hear you are back safely.
thank you for all you do!
bobby
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> 1. Frank is back (NewtonTalk)
> 2. Re: Frank is back (Pawel Piotrowski)
> 3. Re: Frank is back (Fritz Toch)
> 4. Re: Frank is back (Ronnie Simon)
> 5. Re: Frank is back (Dennis Swaney)
> 6. Re: Reasonable price for a 2000/2100 (NewtonTalk)
> 7. Re: To take your mind OFF current events... (NewtonTalk)
> 8. Re: [OT] Virus research professor gets, explains Coronavirus
> panic (NewtonTalk)
> 9. Re: Bad batteries for eMate (NewtonTalk)
> 10. Re: MP2100 or UMP2000 (NewtonTalk)
> 11. Re: Styles for 2100 (fg2)
> 12. Re: 99 days using nothing invented after 1999 (NewtonTalk)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:39:36 +0200
> From: "NewtonTalk" <newtontalk at pda-soft.de>
> To: <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: [NTLK] Frank is back
> Message-ID: <000001d6060a$3cc680d0$b6538270$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm posting this to the list because I'm too lazy to post it multiple times
> separately.
>
> The reason I've been so quiet lately is that I was on vacation in Costa
> Rica. Well, strictly speaking my wife and I were on vacation for the first
> three weeks. After that we were stranded in that beautiful country because
> Lufthansa cancelled our return flights almost two weeks ago without even
> letting us know. I've spent most of the last ten days trying to reach them
> without success.
>
> The good news is that the German embassy in Costa Rica finally managed to
> book me on a return flight from San Jose that wasn't even mentioned on
> Lufthansa's web site. I've been back home since yesterday morning, and I'm
> deeply thankful for the privilege of being a citizen of a country that has
> the means and is willing to get stranded people back to their home country.
>
> Normal Newton operation will be resumed as soon as I have taken care of
> about 200 E-Mails and a 50cm pile of letters.
>
> Stay at home if you can. Stay away from other people whenever possible if
> you can't. Wear respiratory protection. There aren't that many Newton
> aficionados left. We need every single one of them!
>
> Frank
>
> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:47:57 +0100
> From: Pawel Piotrowski <newton at indigi.co.uk>
> To: newtontalk at newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Frank is back
> Message-ID: <ED0F7744-2C6D-48E7-BA27-91BDE88A8FF1 at indigi.co.uk>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Hi Frank,
>
> Good to see you back, in one piece! Stay safe!
>
> Cheers,
> Pawel
>
>> On 29 Mar 2020, at 21:39, NewtonTalk <newtontalk at pda-soft.de> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm posting this to the list because I'm too lazy to post it multiple times
>> separately.
>>
>> The reason I've been so quiet lately is that I was on vacation in Costa
>> Rica. Well, strictly speaking my wife and I were on vacation for the first
>> three weeks. After that we were stranded in that beautiful country because
>> Lufthansa cancelled our return flights almost two weeks ago without even
>> letting us know. I've spent most of the last ten days trying to reach them
>> without success.
>>
>> The good news is that the German embassy in Costa Rica finally managed to
>> book me on a return flight from San Jose that wasn't even mentioned on
>> Lufthansa's web site. I've been back home since yesterday morning, and I'm
>> deeply thankful for the privilege of being a citizen of a country that has
>> the means and is willing to get stranded people back to their home country.
>>
>> Normal Newton operation will be resumed as soon as I have taken care of
>> about 200 E-Mails and a 50cm pile of letters.
>>
>> Stay at home if you can. Stay away from other people whenever possible if
>> you can't. Wear respiratory protection. There aren't that many Newton
>> aficionados left. We need every single one of them!
>>
>> Frank
>>
>> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> http://newtontalk.net/
>> http://twitter.com/newtontalk
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 16:57:47 -0400
> From: Fritz Toch <birddog at me.com>
> To: newtontalk at newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Frank is back
> Message-ID: <5490CEAF-547A-4B66-A8B1-D07D128F673B at me.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> The next time the song asks ?Do you know the way to San Jose? we will know the answer is Lufthansa! Happy to hear you are home and safe!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:06:50 +0200
> From: Ronnie Simon <ronnie_simon at me.com>
> To: newtontalk at newtontalk.net, Fritz Toch <birddog at me.com>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Frank is back
> Message-ID: <37FE6C77-8D27-412E-845F-108AD21D3028 at me.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Well done and welcome back.
>
> Ronnie
>
>> On 29 Mar 2020, at 22:58, Fritz Toch via NewtonTalk <newtontalk at newtontalk.net> wrote:
>>
>> ?The next time the song asks ?Do you know the way to San Jose? we will know the answer is Lufthansa! Happy to hear you are home and safe!
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> http://newtontalk.net/
>> http://twitter.com/newtontalk
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:11:52 -0700
> From: Dennis Swaney <romad at nvwisp.com>
> To: newtontalk at newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Frank is back
> Message-ID:
> <CAAgWJmAL_1mtqALKm+9B7meAGNPkksywYpS=2Yt97fmYYzzMNg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> So, did you meet any Newtonians in Costa Rica? How were the conditions
> there for the last two weeks?
>
> Sincerely,
> Dennis B. Swaney
>
> "Cogito Ergo Mac"
>
>
>> On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 1:42 PM NewtonTalk <newtontalk at pda-soft.de> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm posting this to the list because I'm too lazy to post it multiple times
>> separately.
>>
>> The reason I've been so quiet lately is that I was on vacation in Costa
>> Rica. Well, strictly speaking my wife and I were on vacation for the first
>> three weeks. After that we were stranded in that beautiful country because
>> Lufthansa cancelled our return flights almost two weeks ago without even
>> letting us know. I've spent most of the last ten days trying to reach them
>> without success.
>>
>> The good news is that the German embassy in Costa Rica finally managed to
>> book me on a return flight from San Jose that wasn't even mentioned on
>> Lufthansa's web site. I've been back home since yesterday morning, and I'm
>> deeply thankful for the privilege of being a citizen of a country that has
>> the means and is willing to get stranded people back to their home country.
>>
>> Normal Newton operation will be resumed as soon as I have taken care of
>> about 200 E-Mails and a 50cm pile of letters.
>>
>> Stay at home if you can. Stay away from other people whenever possible if
>> you can't. Wear respiratory protection. There aren't that many Newton
>> aficionados left. We need every single one of them!
>>
>> Frank
>>
>> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> http://newtontalk.net/
>> http://twitter.com/newtontalk
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:54:07 +0200
> From: "NewtonTalk" <newtontalk at pda-soft.de>
> To: <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Reasonable price for a 2000/2100
> Message-ID: <000101d60614$92a1d400$b7e57c00$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>> I currently have an eMate that I use all the time.
>> I?m thinking of taking the plunge and trying to get a 2000 or 2100. T
>> he question is, and I know this is super subjective, what?s a reasonable
>> price to pay for one?
>
> That depends on a couple of things:
>
> a) Who you buy it from
> b) The worst condition you are willing to accept
> c) The accessories you need
> d) What you want to do with your new friend
>
> Unfortunately, the prices at eBay and elsewhere aren't what they used to be,
> so most likely you'd be better off trying to buy from someone on this list.
> Preferably from one who's living on the same continent.
>
> As to accessories, it makes sense to only buy those you absolutely need. For
> example, the AC adapter for the eMate is the same as that for the 2x00
> series. If, as you say, you have an eMate, you probably already have one and
> can make do without a second one. The same might apply to the what Newton
> aficionados lovingly call "The Dongle", i. e. the serial adapter, which in
> the past has occasionally been sold for more than the price of its weight in
> gold.
>
> For a beat-up, but functionally OK Newton 2000 with an AC adapter and a
> battery in working, but otherwise unknown condition I'd consider something
> between 60 and 80 bucks fair. A pristine 2100 with AC adapter, dongle and a
> rebuilt battery could easily set you back 250 bucks or more even if the
> seller doesn't intend to rip you off. Between those two prices everything's
> possible I think. Of course, there are a lot of people out there who DO
> intend to rip you off. With those, the sky's the limit...
>
> I'd recommend not buying something with a rechargeable battery in "as is"
> condition. This means the cells in the battery were manufactured almost a
> quarter of a century ago. In my opinion the chance of such a battery being
> still useful is almost zero. This is why I only sell eMates or Newtons along
> with a newly rebuilt battery. Might seem a tad more expensive at first, but
> it's a lot less hassle and you needn't keep your Newton close to a charger
> all the time.
>
> Be aware that a 2000 has only one Megabyte of RAM whereas the 2100 has four.
> Some Newton programs might run flaky or not at all on a 2000, especially if
> you want to do E-Mail or play with the Newton's (very limited) Internet
> capability.
>
> Since you mentioned you're using your eMate every day: Make sure to take
> care of its hinge spring problem or have someone take care of it. Do. It.
> Now.
>
> If you don't, your eMate will turn into a beautiful paperweight before long.
> If you don't know what I'm talking about, have a look at the eMate
> disassembly instructions in the hardware section of my site.
>
> Frank
>
> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:08:13 +0200
> From: "NewtonTalk" <newtontalk at pda-soft.de>
> To: <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] To take your mind OFF current events...
> Message-ID: <000201d60616$8a85ccc0$9f916640$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>> Not to be left out I made Love Notes to Newton, the documentary
>> I made featuring many of the folk on this list, free for a limited
>> time if you go via this link: https://vimeo.com/271510620/6a3c6ee2ef
>
> Noah,
>
> That's really generous, thanks a lot. I downloaded this film the day it was
> originally published, but since it has, as you said, undergone some minor
> changes since then, I'm currently downloading it again.
>
> Cheers
>
> Frank
>
> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:11:24 +0200
> From: "NewtonTalk" <newtontalk at pda-soft.de>
> To: <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] [OT] Virus research professor gets, explains
> Coronavirus panic
> Message-ID: <000301d60616$fcd82840$f68878c0$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>> And on that note, I?m shutting this thread down.
>
> Thanks, Dad!
>
> Impeccable timing, as usual. Just when I started feeling ever so slightly
> annoyed by it.
>
> :-)
>
> Frank
>
> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:13:53 +0200
> From: "NewtonTalk" <newtontalk at pda-soft.de>
> To: <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Bad batteries for eMate
> Message-ID: <000401d60617$556fe7e0$004fb7a0$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>> Im looking for bad batteries for emate, for the wiring and chip etc.
>> If you have any bad battery paks for emate plz let me know.
>> Thanks yall
>
> Walt,
>
> If you haven't found any yet, let me know. I would be able to help you out.
>
> Frank
>
> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:24:24 +0200
> From: "NewtonTalk" <newtontalk at pda-soft.de>
> To: <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] MP2100 or UMP2000
> Message-ID: <000501d60618$cd8b5290$68a1f7b0$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>> I foolishly sold my two MPs about 15 years ago and would
>> like to once again have a Newton in the household. Hence I?m
>> looking for either
>> - a MP 2100 or
>> - an upgraded MP 2000
>>
>> and would also be interested in obtaining appropriate accessories, such as
> (but not limited to)
>>
>> - a keyboard
>> - an ethernet PCMCIA card
>> - a battery tray.
>>
>> If possible I?d like to purchase inside the EU, preferably in Germany
>
> I assume this has probably been resolved by now since I've seen Roos's
> answer, but just in case it hasn't, drop me a line. But don't hesitate to
> deal with Roos. She's a nice and trustworthy person I've dealt with myself.
>
> Frank
>
> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:28:33 +0200
> From: "fg2" <fg2 at pda-soft.de>
> To: <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Styles for 2100
> Message-ID: <000601d60619$71ebdbc0$55c39340$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>> looking for an 2100 Stylus for my loved green friend. Can anyone help?
>
> Since this was more than a month ago, you probably have one by now, but if
> you don't, drop me a line off-list. I have both new original 2x00 pens and
> new eMate replacement pens, your choice of color, that will fit perfectly in
> the 2x00 pen holder.
>
> <http://www.pda-soft.de/stifte.jpg>
>
> Cheers
>
> Frank
>
> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:44:09 +0200
> From: "NewtonTalk" <newtontalk at pda-soft.de>
> To: <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] 99 days using nothing invented after 1999
> Message-ID: <000701d6061b$8ffd3cb0$aff7b610$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>> I had the idea of spending 99 days using nothing invented after 1999,
>> to make a film about how technology has changed us since 1999. The
>> Newton would be involved, of course.
>>
>> Would anyone be interested in such a film?
>
> Yes. Very much so. Especially given the fact that times have changed so much
> that most of what we expected or took for granted back then is no longer
> available today. When was the last time you have seen a phone book in a
> public phone booth? Or a public phone booth to begin with? When was the last
> time you saw a shop that would sell you a plane ticket? When did you last
> use a street map in paper form, or GPS with an accuracy of a measly 100m
> because Selective Availability was still activated?
>
> That'd be a really interesting experiment. My daughter's generation wouldn't
> even survive one hour without smartphone access...
>
> Frank
>
> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
>
>
>
>
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