Re: [NTLK] newtontalk Digest V3 #531

From: Mark Rollins (mark_at_mrollins.com)
Date: Tue Oct 07 2003 - 05:24:22 PDT


> Subject: Re: [NTLK] A Newton Replacement: facts
> From: doppler <roman_at_pixell.net>
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>
> heres why im always thinking of giving up the newt:
>
> 1) there is no MS word plug for newton works
Save as RTF; it's easier for everyone
> 2) i cannot scan for open WLAN networks
Buy the $20 Keyspan (?) device or go to http://freenetworks.org to search
> 3) it takes time to hold the newt in trim, sometimes i wonder if it would be
> more efficient to just use pen and paper, even though im an old newton
> user...
? The only 'trim' I worry about is the sort referenced in a Richard Pryor
movie!
> 4) the amount of spam i get makes it a nightmare everytime i POP my mail
Irrelevant; set filters on e-mail software

So I guess it really is irreplaceable.

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