Re: [NTLK] State of the NewtSync

I would agree that serial is a must, at the most basic level, but I
believe that with the way technologies are headed TCP/IP and possibly
BlueTooth are going to be required going forward. Serial is
nonexistant on Macs produced since 1998 (except for a choice few such
as the PowerBook G3 Wallstreet) and many who are using PCs have
experienced the problems with modern versions of Windows and needing
to slow down the serial ports.

Also, with Paul working on Einstein, whatever devices end up
supported will definitely be communicating via TCP/IP or BlueTooth.

There's not much point in putting the effort into reworking the
software if it's not going to be usable in the future. Of course,
getting what's working now stable is the first step.

Sincerely,

Morgan Aldridge

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On Apr 14, 2006, at 8:59 AM, John wrote:
>>> TCP/IP is primary, but i agree with others that a serial connection
>>> is nice to have.
>> I would also agree that TCP/IP is #1.  Bluetooth would also be cool.
>
>  . . . .  just to reiterate, not meaning to be judgmental whatsoever,
> but, and I'm only guessing, I'm sure someone knows the answer to this,
> but common sense would suggest that "serial" connectivity would be  
> most
> "usable" in terms of simplistic stability and availability to the
> greatest segment of Newton users would it not?
>
> Thereafter, once basic serial stability has been accomplished then
> additional links in the chain of communication between Newton and
> computer could be added as icing on the cake.
>
> Comments needed and welcomed.  Thank you.
>
> John
>
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