Re: [NTLK] Sync Newton with Mac OS X?

From: Simon Roberts (srob_at_mac.com)
Date: Mon Sep 30 2002 - 09:44:22 PDT


on 30/9/02 5:24 pm, Newtvana at newton_at_ordersomewherechaos.com wrote:

> I'm pushing for solutions that use either:
>
> 1) open source software or
> 2) "free" closed source software or
> 3) software that comes with the OS.
>
> And in that order. If the Newton Community is to have unfettered access
> to their tools then this would seem to be the way to go. Closed source,
> purchased software dramaticly limits some of us in terms of who can
> acquire the necessary pieces for the necessary cost.
>

Good points. Whilst I don't wish to do anyone out of their livelihood, it
seems to me that an open source collaborative approach to Newton software
development is specially appropriate and important at this time in the
Newton's lifecycle.

Simon

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