[NTLK] NewtonTalk Digest, Vol 38, Issue 38

Robert Serna japecan at att.net
Fri Feb 17 14:03:03 EST 2017


Forrest,
  If you use the "waybackmachine" website you still can see her info back to 2009!
  Robert

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> Today's Topics:
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>   1. Re: Dash Board Software (Piotrowski Pawe? (Newton))
>   2. Re: Implant 2000 on eBay (Jeff Sheldon)
>   3. Re: Implant 2000 on eBay (Piotrowski Pawe? (Newton))
>   4. [ANN] The Newton Glossary 2.2.1 (Grant Hutchinson)
>   5. Re: [ANN] The Newton Glossary 2.2.1 (Dennis Swaney)
>   6. Einstein/NCX serial communication test versions as binary
>      release. (Matthias Melcher)
>   7. Re: Implant 2000 on eBay (Forrest Buffenmyer)
>   8. Re: Implant 2000 on eBay (Dennis Swaney)
>   9. Re: [ANN] The Newton Glossary 2.2.1 (Victor Rehorst)
> 
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:19:27 +0000
> From: "Piotrowski Pawe? (Newton)"    <newton at indigi.co.uk>
> To: NewtonTalk <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Dash Board Software
> Message-ID: <978FAAC2-D59D-4494-8243-771AB12F53CD at indigi.co.uk>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
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> 
>> On 16 Feb 2017, at 14:26, Morgan Aldridge <morgant at makkintosshu.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I haven't tested yet, but if those are the correct files we should probably
>> get them uploaded to UNNA.org.
> 
> App working, but after click on Newton menu, there is some error window. Menu won?t show up. I think this is because part of code missing (Mark mention about it in README).
> 
> So, if you don?t need to use Newton menu and preferences, it is OK, but if you need it? crap?
> 
> I?ve sent message to Mark and asked him how to fix it. We will see.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> Pawel Piotrowski
> 
> NPDS Server: http://newton1.applenewton.co.uk:8079 (powered by Newton 2100)
> NPDS Tracker Server: http://tracker.applenewton.co.uk:3680 <http://tracker.applenewton.co.uk:3680/> (powered by Raspberry Pi)
> 
> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigi_newton/ <https://www.instagram.com/indigi_newton/>
> Twitter: https://twitter.com/indigi_newton/ <https://twitter.com/indigi_newton/>
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 11:33:47 -0600
> From: Jeff Sheldon <jeffsheldon at gmail.com>
> To: newtontalk at newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Implant 2000 on eBay
> Message-ID:
>    <CAJudumdhaDUV+ngN80jcycdEoxrLZYOKndX-Pbd8-nXiMF8xnQ at mail.gmail.com>
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>> On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 10:17 AM, Grant Hutchinson <grant at splorp.com> wrote:
>> All those jumper wires make my hair stand on end.
> 
> +1
> 
> One has to admire his absolute determination not to block the
> expansion port "just in case." :-)
> 
> 
> -Jeff
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:39:04 +0000
> From: "Piotrowski Pawe? (Newton)"    <newton at indigi.co.uk>
> To: newtontalk at newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Implant 2000 on eBay
> Message-ID: <4C60BCEC-BB83-4D67-B1DA-456D9F86B7FF at indigi.co.uk>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
> 
> 
>> On 16 Feb 2017, at 16:17, Grant Hutchinson <grant at splorp.com> wrote:
>> 
>> All those jumper wires make my hair stand on end.
> 
> My first reaction on this photo was: Haw could you do this to this poor sweet Newton?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> Pawel Piotrowski
> 
> NPDS Server: http://newton1.applenewton.co.uk:8079 (powered by Newton 2100)
> NPDS Tracker Server: http://tracker.applenewton.co.uk:3680 <http://tracker.applenewton.co.uk:3680/> (powered by Raspberry Pi)
> 
> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigi_newton/ <https://www.instagram.com/indigi_newton/>
> Twitter: https://twitter.com/indigi_newton/ <https://twitter.com/indigi_newton/>
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:31:38 -0700
> From: Grant Hutchinson <grant at splorp.com>
> To: NewtonTalk List <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: [NTLK] [ANN] The Newton Glossary 2.2.1
> Message-ID: <7CE92760-D74C-4086-AECF-1E6B4E115A23 at splorp.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> 
> Hello everyone.
> 
> I'm please to announce that a new release of The Newton Glossary is now available.
> 
> With this release, the glossary has finally cracked the 1,000 entry mark ... quite frankly, that's a veritable poop-ton of Newton information.
> 
> Enjoy!
> 
> g.
> 
> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> 
> The Newton Glossary
> 
> An almost definitive guide to Newton-related terms and trivia.
> 
> Version 2.2.1
> Released 16 January 2017
> 
> http://newtonglossary.com/
> 
> Release notes:
> 
> http://newtonglossary.com/changes
> 
> The Newton Glossary is a collaborative effort brought to you by dozens
> of contributors throughout the Newton community. For some history and
> background on the project, check out the about page:
> 
> http://newtonglossary.com/about
> 
> Suggestions, corrections, or other determinations are always welcome. 
> 
> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Grant Hutchinson
> NewtonTalk List Dad & Web Custodian
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:16:52 -0800
> From: Dennis Swaney <romad at mac.com>
> To: "newtontalk at newtontalk.net" <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] [ANN] The Newton Glossary 2.2.1
> Message-ID:
>    <CAAgWJmAc73nOide-s6ufJyV2RhC1t3OkCyxTaPDdMO1xj9Rj1g at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> 
> Great news! Can it also be released as a PDF? Perhaps as a step to a Newton
> Book?
> 
> Sincerely,
> Dennis B. Swaney
> 
> "I think, therefore I Mac"
> 
>> On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 12:31 PM, Grant Hutchinson <grant at splorp.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hello everyone.
>> 
>> I'm please to announce that a new release of The Newton Glossary is now
>> available.
>> 
>> With this release, the glossary has finally cracked the 1,000 entry mark
>> ... quite frankly, that's a veritable poop-ton of Newton information.
>> 
>> Enjoy!
>> 
>> g.
>> 
>> 
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> 
>> The Newton Glossary
>> 
>> An almost definitive guide to Newton-related terms and trivia.
>> 
>> Version 2.2.1
>> Released 16 January 2017
>> 
>> http://newtonglossary.com/
>> 
>> Release notes:
>> 
>> http://newtonglossary.com/changes
>> 
>> The Newton Glossary is a collaborative effort brought to you by dozens
>> of contributors throughout the Newton community. For some history and
>> background on the project, check out the about page:
>> 
>> http://newtonglossary.com/about
>> 
>> Suggestions, corrections, or other determinations are always welcome.
>> 
>> 
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> Grant Hutchinson
>> NewtonTalk List Dad & Web Custodian
>> 
>> 
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> http://newtontalk.net/
>> http://twitter.com/newtontalk
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:11:21 +0100
> From: Matthias Melcher <mm at matthiasm.com>
> To: Newton Liste Newton Talk US <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: [NTLK] Einstein/NCX serial communication test versions as
>    binary    release.
> Message-ID: <4F3544A5-B2C1-46AA-85B3-BEFAE0615D53 at matthiasm.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> Einstein can now emulate the external serial port of the Newton on Mac OS X. It can directly connect NCX on the same machine. 
> 
> It has been a lot of reverse engineering and a lot of fun. So, if you like to try this out, here is a binary release of the corresponding Mac OS X apps:
> 
> https://github.com/pguyot/Einstein/releases/tag/2017.2.extr
> 
> Feedback would be nice. Let me know what works and what doesn't, which ROM/RAM/Flash configuration you are using and which machine is emulated. Preferable by eMail to eep noise down: einstein at matthiasm.com .
> 
> One thing I know already: it is still pretty slow. The screenshot function takes a looong time (>1 minute), but there is also a lot of things that can be optimized. Oh, and the screenshot function works only with the original screen size.
> 
> - Matthias
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 02:11 -0700
> From: "Forrest Buffenmyer" <newton_phoenix at mindspring.com>
> To: "newtontalk at newtontalk.net" <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Implant 2000 on eBay
> Message-ID: <E1ceeZ8-0002WE-TP at elasmtp-dupuy.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252
> 
> 
> 
>> On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:17 am Grant Hutchinson wrote:
>> 
>> I had completely forgotten about Forrest's insane overclocking project.
>> 
>> All those jumper wires make my hair stand on end.
> 
> This post from 2010 was inspired by material I saw on another site called "Planet Stephanie", by Stephanie Maks, which I referenced therein. Sadly that site now gives an Error #404.
> 
> After reading a message here on NTLK from a user who had an overclocked MP2xOO and loved it, I got out the MP2100 I created and photographed for that post--it still works as great as ever!
> 
> I was intrigued by the recent news that overclocking is now possible by installing a separate board, which eliminates the microswitch. Despite my efforts, my interconnect port door doesn't close properly with that switch installed. Also, being able to switch processing speeds "on the fly" instead of powering down is a big plus.
> 
> Grant, I hope your hair follicles have returned to their normal relaxed state. Look...AWAY... from the picture.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Thanks,
> --Forrest
> Sent from my Newton Technology MessagePad 2100
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 07:01:24 -0800
> From: Dennis Swaney <romad at mac.com>
> To: "newtontalk at newtontalk.net" <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Implant 2000 on eBay
> Message-ID:
>    <CAAgWJmCVPGqXL8jqHqdbTC_C2KTRAe8KL_cUfdimbGAMH-Ybiw at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> 
> OT
> 
> Forrest, did you get my email about the AE Z-RAM Ultra manual?
> 
> Sincerely,
> Dennis B. Swaney
> 
> "I think, therefore I Mac"
> 
> On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 1:11 AM, Forrest Buffenmyer <
> newton_phoenix at mindspring.com> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:17 am Grant Hutchinson wrote:
>>> 
>>> I had completely forgotten about Forrest's insane overclocking project.
>>> 
>>> All those jumper wires make my hair stand on end.
>> 
>> This post from 2010 was inspired by material I saw on another site called
>> "Planet Stephanie", by Stephanie Maks, which I referenced therein. Sadly
>> that site now gives an Error #404.
>> 
>> After reading a message here on NTLK from a user who had an overclocked
>> MP2xOO and loved it, I got out the MP2100 I created and photographed for
>> that post--it still works as great as ever!
>> 
>> I was intrigued by the recent news that overclocking is now possible by
>> installing a separate board, which eliminates the microswitch. Despite my
>> efforts, my interconnect port door doesn't close properly with that switch
>> installed. Also, being able to switch processing speeds "on the fly"
>> instead of powering down is a big plus.
>> 
>> Grant, I hope your hair follicles have returned to their normal relaxed
>> state. Look...AWAY... from the picture.
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Thanks,
>> --Forrest
>> Sent from my Newton Technology MessagePad 2100
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> http://newtontalk.net/
>> http://twitter.com/newtontalk
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:14:54 -0500
> From: Victor Rehorst <victor at chuma.org>
> To: newtontalk at newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] [ANN] The Newton Glossary 2.2.1
> Message-ID: <7f6a2c7d-c003-b65f-6330-1647419fe6a7 at chuma.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
> 
> Grant,
> 
> I just wanted to shout-out and say that your dedication to this project 
> is gosh-darn amazing.
> 
> To add some context, I found this post in the archives from you, 
> announcing the Glossary version 1.0.2, from over /fifteen/ years ago.
> 
> http://marc.info/?l=newtontalk&m=100447775630230&w=2
> 
> A tip of the hat to you, sir.
> 
> -V
> 
> 
>> On 16/02/17 03:31 PM, Grant Hutchinson wrote:
>> Hello everyone.
>> 
>> I'm please to announce that a new release of The Newton Glossary is now available.
>> 
>> With this release, the glossary has finally cracked the 1,000 entry mark ... quite frankly, that's a veritable poop-ton of Newton information.
>> 
>> Enjoy!
>> 
>> g.
>> 
>> 
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> 
>> The Newton Glossary
>> 
>> An almost definitive guide to Newton-related terms and trivia.
>> 
>> Version 2.2.1
>> Released 16 January 2017
>> 
>> http://newtonglossary.com/
>> 
>> Release notes:
>> 
>> http://newtonglossary.com/changes
>> 
>> The Newton Glossary is a collaborative effort brought to you by dozens
>> of contributors throughout the Newton community. For some history and
>> background on the project, check out the about page:
>> 
>> http://newtonglossary.com/about
>> 
>> Suggestions, corrections, or other determinations are always welcome.
> 
> 
> 
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> 
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> 
> http://newtontalk.net/
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