tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40836292011-04-21T12:15:25.549-07:00Dale's Newton@MacWorld I'm using a new app (that's right!) for my trusty newton that allows it to post to this Blog. I will be reporting wirelessly about MacWorld if at all possible....Dalenoreply@blogger.comBlogger371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-64534482350136316022009-01-13T20:36:00.000-08:002009-01-13T20:37:32.763-08:00My newton was a "no show" once again but it was a great run while it lasted. I still keep one charging by my bedside. You never know when that might come in handy!Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-87482024947320647872008-01-19T20:57:00.000-08:002008-01-19T21:03:40.827-08:00MacWorld FootnoteI continued to see newtons and newton inspired devices throughout my stay again this year. It's good to see a green presence in this mix of classy, old time, and edgy people coming together to see and be seen. Me, I take it all in and enjoy looking forward and back in time to where things have come. What will next year hold? I don't know but it will be hard to top this one for Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-77738970055938596862008-01-17T23:38:00.000-08:002008-01-17T23:40:09.536-08:00Newton signs still to be seen at MacWorld 2008!Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1100215980290102512004-11-11T15:33:00.000-08:002004-11-11T15:33:00.290-08:00Newton, er, MacWorldYes, I have registered for Macworld 2005 @ SF. January 11th-15th at the Moscone Center.Thanks for asking and see you there!Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1078374176292079112004-03-03T20:22:00.000-08:002004-03-03T20:25:52.030-08:00Paris WWNC 9/4-5As Jimmy Buffett said so very long ago, "He went to Paris looking for answers.......Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:38:13 +0100 From: Paul Guyot Subject: [NTLK] Worldwide Newton Conference 2004Hello all,It's been a while that Robert, Ronnie, Victor, some others and I are thinking about organizing a Worldwide Newton Conference.By "Worldwide Newton Conference" or WWNC for short we mean Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1074574024478909072004-01-19T20:47:00.000-08:002004-01-26T20:37:20.653-08:00Adam's MW Notes & Pics! Adam Tow provides some insightful notes and awesome photos at his site. Check it out! MacWorld Saskia! if you look closely you might see someone I know! Dale sent wirelessly by newtonDalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1073853345609597842004-01-11T12:35:00.000-08:002004-01-11T12:56:57.326-08:00Newton at Macworld I just came across these pics taken by Peter Fraser, another Newtontalk list member. I guess I was too busy fussing with wireless connectivity to take my own? Newt meets MW 2004 Too bad we didn't bump into each other there. Posted wirelessly (from home) by my Newton!Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1073796633655118542004-01-10T20:49:00.000-08:002004-01-10T20:52:19.653-08:00I'm Back! Dale /"Written on my Newton and posted wirelessly!"Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1073680517129318722004-01-09T12:35:00.000-08:002004-01-09T12:37:00.793-08:00MW Thoughts I'm writing this on the bus to train to home connection now. I didn't see a single other newton the entire two days at MW. For that matter I really didn't see that many palms or pocket pcs unless you count PDA phones. iPods were the hot item and there were tons of accessories especially for the new ones. Not nearly as much for my two year old original model. My biggest frustration Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1073667466765647612004-01-09T08:57:00.000-08:002004-01-09T08:59:29.920-08:00Panther InternetUse Network or Internet Connect for dialupDSL and Cable (Network)PPPoE dialup Over EthernetI user at a timeDHCP Dynamic Host Communication ProtocolStatic AddressWireless all SF MacDonaldsCentreno same as AirportNetwork Setup AssistantMacstumbler utilityistumblerwww.wifinder.COMwww.nodeb.comwww.bawug.orgwww.Starbucks.Com$ 10/24 hrs.MAC address, WEP Passwordspamblocker encrypts web Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1073586554677923902004-01-08T10:27:00.000-08:002004-01-08T10:30:57.076-08:00Still no newton wireless connectivity! I suspect that changing wireless cards and a few crashes has bent something. I can use the system at home but not here roaming the huge collection of wireless hotspots. I'll get that fixed soon.... Meanwhile on to user group sessions and more questions for those on the floor.... dtDalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1073535408498265392004-01-07T20:16:00.000-08:002004-01-08T22:09:30.606-08:00Adam Update I was able to hook up with Adam briefly at MacWorld to catch up on things since we originally met here the year before. As I would have guessed, he is very busy still and working on some very interesting and useful concepts. Adam is working under a fellowship at Stanford and is using the time to refine and expand his Soybo App. for information management in developing countries Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1073534262025663762004-01-07T19:57:00.000-08:002004-01-07T19:59:23.950-08:00PantherUnix basis 10,000 Native AppsExpand Developer CommunityApple largest Unix User GroupJava base Mars Rover telemetryJava 3D & lmagry upgrades just added (downloads)IT support 9.3 mil UsersMobile DirectionGraphic Chip AdvancesDigital HubBroadbandPace of InnovationPanther optimized for G564 bit Math & vector librariesFree BSD-5 InterfaceDirectory Services acess ControlM0bi|ity built in Auto Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1073449856400866202004-01-06T20:30:00.000-08:002004-01-06T20:58:29.560-08:00Macworld SF 2004 OK, a little drama with the temporary loss of wireless capability but it looks like things are back in order now. Better yet, Adam Tow has confirmed that he will be around MW tomorrow and we are going to hook up. As for me, I'm carpooling in and staying over for Thurday before I take the train back. I have worked out a schedule via MacWorld. I plan on posting at least a few blog Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1070348021220997392003-12-01T22:52:00.000-08:002003-12-01T22:54:34.606-08:00Hellboy rocks! I didn't know anything about this guy until another newton user pointed me toward the light (dark?). Now that I do, it's on my list for next spring. What do you think? Hellboy trailerDalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1070225064441371322003-11-30T12:43:00.000-08:002003-11-30T12:47:21.950-08:00Today's Newton Weather Report "created and posted wirelessly with my newton!"Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1070124138599215862003-11-29T08:42:00.000-08:002003-11-29T08:45:43.670-08:00Myth on OSX Maybe I'm the last person to know this but I just discovered that Myth has been ported to run native on OSX. This free updater comes free from Myth Dev and they have released one for each of the 3 Myth games. These are actual upgrades to the original games. All you need to have is a copy of the onginal game on a CD. Once you do the upgrade you can also get a free account on Play Myth Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1069390873022361952003-11-20T21:01:00.000-08:002003-11-20T21:01:50.700-08:00Macworld Update It looks like I will be going by myself after all so I think 1 will keep it to 2 days Max. That will give me time on the floor and time to catch a few workshops. I may still take the train in or drive to Bart. I will still plan to stay at the Mosser Hotel like last year.Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1068933084692264502003-11-15T13:51:00.000-08:002003-11-15T13:51:54.780-08:00More MWToday was very good full day of Information. There is just too much good stuff to buy and I need it all!On the list so far is a 120 gig firewire drive, 512 megs of powerbook ram, 128 mgs Of smart Media, and much, much more. It's a good thing I took the train so I can't carry much....Dalep.s. I didn't even mention all the iPod goodies!Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1068932873583887792003-11-15T13:47:00.000-08:002003-11-15T13:48:23.890-08:00OS X TranisitionTed Landau book or other Fixit book looks bestMac Observer www.Macobserver. ComHave right Mind setfinder just another appUse DockCustom views in View PreferencesDon't try to Make it look like finderTry CoLumn ViewUse Home Directory don't store in root directoryCreate User for each person don't give AdminApps shared by allUse the folders Structure providedDont move StuffPrefs In Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1068310016722835652003-11-08T08:46:00.000-08:002003-11-08T08:47:17.466-08:00HD And Why They FailI'm adding some MW notes from previous shows. Here's one from 2000.Start by prayingHardware Failureflying heightdiff. platter sizeslanding zone read write parksfloat on air Cushionhead crashclick of death zipMaster block-most wearreplace HD in 3-4 yrsUser errorSoftware Directory Corruption or Vandi|ismComputer Viruses natural diasterstheftViruses natural diastersDo it yourselfDalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1068309716861188642003-11-08T08:41:00.000-08:002003-11-08T08:42:17.670-08:00Online Ed Natanya Pitts MW2001 Check Out Apple Ed URLS Delivery, Tracking Students activities, support live classroom, E-Learning Community, Instruction Student Managment Tech. Support Navigation, Testing, Support Materials Formats & platforms Secure Testing Online Expected Extend Program Develop faster & cheaper? Accomodate different Learning Styles Students Ready & Resources & Expertise? Any Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1067808223280588802003-11-02T13:23:00.000-08:002003-11-02T13:23:56.746-08:00Newton at MacWorld again... We are starting to plan another journey to MW in San Francisco and I plan on having my Newton present for live blog updates again. With that and my VisorPhone, another piece of "forgotten technology" I should be adequately connected for all the basics. I expect we will have a powerbook available for hotel connectivity too. It should be quite a fun time including the Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1064969852213686732003-09-30T17:57:00.000-07:002003-09-30T17:58:06.456-07:00Comments Deactivated There is apparently a problem with the program I'm using to allow comments, Blogspeak. It's been taken down apparently by the author until he can fix it. He says virus problems can result otherwise. Not to worry here, I've already heard that the fix is nearly ready. DTDalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-1062814621333365042003-09-05T19:17:00.000-07:002003-09-05T19:17:01.340-07:00Note to nBlog users. Adam Tow has released another version of his great apps that extends the expiration date until sometime early next year. The feature set is the same but you need to upgrade to continue using the apps. Trust me on this one.... Dale /off to see a movie BLOGGERDalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-954168642003-06-07T15:48:00.000-07:002003-06-07T15:48:46.216-07:00OK, I'm long overdue to get back to my blogs. So many things have happened since the last posting I may just jump over and start fresh with a new blog. I am posting this via my powerbook running jaguar & via a wireless airport connection. I have just pulled down the latest version of Adam Tow's cool nBlog but it looks like I lost my settings along the way. I'll look into that later. Anyway, one Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-872958272003-01-11T22:55:00.000-08:002003-01-11T22:55:19.550-08:00nBlog works and it Rocks! Thank you Adam Tow! Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-872958132003-01-11T22:54:00.000-08:002003-06-07T15:42:30.000-07:00POST MACWORLD So many things to do now. Safari is running but Sticky Brain needs to be Installed. HP printer memory has been installed and the new 120 gig drive Set up. Jaguar is running and I'm ready to see if my iPod will work with a firewire Card bus. Then we move Laurie's Mac to Jaguar. That will be fun! On the newton side I have to get nHTML working, fix my Internet settings, and some Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-872035572003-01-09T21:09:00.000-08:002003-01-09T21:09:58.803-08:00Homeward Bound We got out of Macworld about 5 pm in the rain. The bus to the train missed the worst of the traffic somehow including atruck hanging off the bridge? I don't think I managed to send an email to Newtontalk pointing them to my simple blog from Macworld. That was more of a goal for me than anything else. Hooking up with Adam Tow was a real highlight. That man is on a MISSION and has Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-872033392003-01-09T21:04:00.000-08:002003-01-09T21:04:29.733-08:00DID IT! All I Can Say is Adam Tow Is the Man! I got word that he was at MW and we hooked up. Tne result is that I have the right wireless driver and be fixed my nBlog so I am up and So My newt pageS are noW being posted. Too Cool! More later... Dale http://aplodontia.blogspot.com Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-871864992003-01-09T14:40:00.000-08:002003-01-09T14:40:33.673-08:00Connectivity? Here I am at MW and I am a actually going Slower and with less online activities than normal. I didn't bring a laptop and my online activity is mainly with a newton and visor. We had dinner at Original Joe's, Serving since I937 and no Website. Also, all this wireless connectivity and I still can't Connect. Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-871863412003-01-09T14:36:00.000-08:002003-01-09T14:36:34.933-08:00MacWorld It's big and busy. Tne place is more unwired than ever. So far, my newt hasn't been able to connect to the free Wireless net out there. I thought I wonld write hp regular updates and post them now or soon after the show. It's too busy for that. I am disappointed not to have nblog working. Then I would have tried harder to solve my Wireless Connection. This newt needs some work It seems.Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-871862862003-01-09T14:35:00.000-08:002003-01-09T14:35:15.883-08:00On the Train To Macworld OK we are off on a very foggy day. It looks like a good day to be leaving. You can tell that there GN others going to MacWorld. The conversations and gear bags give them away. I've already heard some on mention Newton and they weren't talking about me! with my iPod playing the Eagles tune Seven Bridges Road, we are off. I last played that Song on the flight back from NewDalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-870633612003-01-07T07:48:00.000-08:002003-01-07T07:48:50.123-08:00Note to file: That last msg was emailed to me and then posted via browser. I'm not newt blogging, yet.... DaleDalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-870633242003-01-07T07:47:00.000-08:002003-01-07T07:47:55.810-08:00 This is the very first attempt at using Adam Tow's new Blog app on my Newton. If this works, It was sent supposed to be sent wirelessly but I'm still working on that. Wirelessly, Imagine that! I hope to post often from MacWorld where I will be the next 3 days..... Dale "defy gravity!" Sent wirelessly from my newton! http://newted.dyndns.org/users/dsteele Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-870489462003-01-06T23:13:00.000-08:002003-01-06T23:13:19.786-08:00So far, I'm not getting my newton to post although it seemed to connect to the blog server at least once wirelessly. If I'm lucky, I'll hook up with the developer, Adam Tow, during the next few days at MacWorld. Otherwise, I'll probably drop a few more lines here during the event from an internet cafe or something. That just won't be the same though.... DaleDalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083629.post-870474992003-01-06T22:27:00.000-08:002003-01-06T22:27:34.266-08:00This blog has been set up to test a new application just developed for Newtons. If all goes well, I'll be using it to record my thoughts and observations while running around at MacWorld SF for the next few days. This initial test post has been done on my powerbook (wirelessly) at home. I intend to do the same (wirelessly that is) post with my newton as soon as I get the configurations figured Dalenoreply@blogger.com