Matthew Reidsma's MessagePad2100 Setup:
I primarily use my Newton for DoingAcademicResearch, as a PIM manager, and for working with text.
Index
PIM functions:
- MoreInfo - this turns my Newton into a linking machine.
Download Demo Commercial $80 - AvisBackdrop
- I use this both because it is a great backdrop and because it reminds me of all of those birthdays and anniversaries.
Download Freeware - FlashPoint
- Eckhart Köppen's great
GTD project/task management tool.
Download Freeware - NewtonWorks - Word Processor for the Newton
Download Freeware
Notes and Newton Works Enhancements:
- Clip Hoard - Adds multiple clipboards
Download Freeware - Hilite 2000 - A Byte Size Software extension for ease in editing - brings up a pop-up menu for copy, paste, etc when text is selected.
Download $5 Honorware - BBEditor - A Byte Size Software extension that places a complete editing palette over your button bar
Download $5 Honorware - Pro point -
- Styles + -
- Notes Count - A Daniel Padilla hack to count words in the NotePad
Download Freeware - Proof Read -
- Works Better -
- Word Sleuth -
- Merlin -
Connectivity:
- WaveLan - Extension that allows 802.11b WiFi cards
Download Demo Registration Closed - More WiFi Cards - A Paul Guyot project that enables additional WiFi cards to work with the Newton (including my own Compaq WL110)
Download Freeware - EthernetDrivers - Need these for the WiFi drivers to work. Also used with my wired 3Com card
- Blunt - Bluetooth stack by Eckhart Köppen, useful for moving files with BluetoothOBEX
Download Freeware - IC/VC -
- LPR Driver -
- Dock TCP/IP - Allows the Dock to work through TCP/IP (Ethernet, WiFi) to connect with Escale or NCX.
System Enhancements:
- Daylight Savings -
- EEUnprotect -
- Soup Mover -
- Card Eject -
- Backlight Control -
Programs:
- CardMedia - Enhances the Names application with bibliographic cards for DoingAcademicResearch.
Download Freeware - Alarm Clock - A full-featured alarm clock from Adam Tow
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