Newton Connection 1.0 available

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It does export and import data to and from a Newton using OS X. So that part works. Syncing doesn't yet. TUAW misrepresented the software. It is the best solution (while far from perfect, i.e., syncing) for Newton users without OS 9 laying around.

Yeah, nothing new here, guys. I've been using it for months (just fine) on my MacBook Pro.

It's great for moving data on and off my Newton 2100, and Simon Bell is probably the best Newton programmer out there.

But it DOES NOT SYNC. You should read more, TUAW bloggers. Right on the NCX page is this:
"Newton Connection is work in progress, and the version available here is incomplete. In particular, it does not sync yet!"

Good job, guys.

I have been using it for a few months on my Mac Pro using a WaveLAN wireless card in my Newton 2100. Is this new?? as the version numbers are the same. It is a PPC application but works flawlessly in 10.4.9 intel (so far!!)

BTW this is excellent software - it was fiddly to setup, but thats what I expect when connecting 10 years old technology to a Mac Pro. It does not sync, but this can be performed manually and does allow for a backup of the Newton to be done. Installing Newton pkgs is easy, as is the Keyboard support.

Simon Bell is a star for writing software to keep the use of our Newtons going for a few more years.

From the Newton Connection website:
"Newton Connection is work in progress, and the version available here is incomplete. In particular, it does not sync yet!"

USELESS. Why would they even offer it for download if it doesn't yet do the _only_ thing it is esssential that it do?

LOL of course it is only a PPC build. The use old PDAs, why shouldn't they use old computers?