Magic Cap Users Mailing List
Monday July 08, 1996
From: Kevin Fries <A5783644665@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 07:06:43 +0000
Subject: Fixing Downtown
Hi Cappers,
I have been experiencing a strange behavior and I am wondering if
it is making my PIC-1000's memory even tighter than normal. At the end
of my downtown street I have 18 blank screens.
1) Is this eating memory?
2) How can I remove it?
Even if it is not eating memory, it would be very convenient to
option-click the arrow to get to the farcast building.
Thanks
Kevin Fries
From: Kevin Fries <A5783644665@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 07:07:32 +0000
Subject: Re: Problem with PIC
Hi Cappers,
Well it seems that I started a fire storm about Sony's marketing
department....GOOD!
The marketing is bad. I would just like to add one more point.
I have run into many people that think this is just some fringe
high-tech gizmo or toy. Not unless they sit with it for more than 10
minutes do they realize that the SML is definitely no toy. The only
way that these will ever take off is if they appear at places like
CompUSA, Computer City and Egghead (all three sell USR Pilots). Maybe
if Sony did a big blowout on PIC 1000 and advertised it, like the good
guys did, they would probably sell a bunch of them. Then, like myself,
many people will probably decide that this thing is so useful but
slightly under powered. I am already considering an upgrade to a PIC
2000. The way I found out about them was a display at Office Depot. I
sat and thought it was cute, for about 5 minutes. That was about all
it took to realize that this was a real productive tool.
I can show you one IS department that would would consider using these
for communication. I showed him mine one day for about 2 minutes and
emailed him some info off my PIC. He was so impressed that if anyone
at Sony wants to wake up and deal, you could probably nail the entire
state of Colorado. So, it you send me information, I will forward it
to the guys that could use it. Please include a way for him to get a
hold of someone that can act as the facilitator.
Sincerely
Kevin Fries
From: Kevin Fries <A5783644665@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 07:07:11 +0000
Subject: Memory Losses
Hi Cappers,
Does anyone know if using a larger memory card causes me to loose
main memory? It seems my memory appears to be from highest to lowest:
* No Card
* Pager Card
* 1M memory card
* 2M memory card
Thanks
Kevin Fries
From: Kevin Fries <A5783644665@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 07:06:56 +0000
Subject: Erasing time change
Hi Cappers,
I tried to trash the time change items for Europe. However,
instead of going to the trash truck, it appears on top of the tote bag.
Can anyone tell me why.
Thanks
Kevin Fries
From: "David Devaney, Jr." <daviddjr@shadow.net>
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 13:40:13 EDT
Subject: Re: Erasing time change
On Mon, 8 Jul 1996 07:06:56 +0000 you wrote:
> I tried to trash the time change items for Europe. However,
>instead of going to the trash truck, it appears on top of the tote bag.
> Can anyone tell me why.
Hi Kevin,
I don't know why they appear on top of the tote bag, but you can't delete this appointment because it is in ROM and inaccessible.
David Devaney, Jr.
daviddjr@shadow.net
From: "David Devaney, Jr." <daviddjr@shadow.net>
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 13:36:54 EDT
Subject: Re: Fixing Downtown
On Mon, 8 Jul 1996 07:06:43 +0000 you wrote:
> I have been experiencing a strange behavior and I am wondering if
>it is making my PIC-1000's memory even tighter than normal. At the end
>of my downtown street I have 18 blank screens.
> 1) Is this eating memory?
> 2) How can I remove it?
>Even if it is not eating memory, it would be very convenient to
>option-click the arrow to get to the farcast building.
Hi Kevin,
I'm not sure about question 1 so I'll let someone else field that. As for Question 2, you can remove it by going Downtown, Option-Tapping the keyboard (to bring up the label maker), typing/making a label that says "delete" (without the quotes of course), and dropping it on the street where you want the street to end. I usually drop it under the bottom right hand corner of the last building on the street. This will remove any extra space.
David Devaney, Jr.
daviddjr@shadow.net
From: Richard Haeusler <rihaeu@HAEUSLER.K.KUNDE.EUNET.DE>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 14:02:23 -0700
Subject: cancel News recievement
Hi,
please cancel my permenent news receive of Magic cap Digest
Many Thanks
Richard Haeusler
From: Gloria Gigi Pflugfelder Lipori <A5283644694@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 12:42:23 +0000
Subject: Re: Fixing Downtown
Very Interesting. On my Envoy, the downtown screens cut-off. The only
way I can get to
some buildings is to use the directory. Also, RadioMail is listed twice
in the directory. It seemed to have happened after I installed farcast.
I also started having substantial memory problems at that time, even
thoug I have 4mb RAM. Was your downtown problem farcast-related? Does
anyone know how to fix it?
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From: Greg Satz <satz@CISCO.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 07:19:23 -0700
Subject: Re: Fixing Downtown
Poster: Gloria Gigi Pflugfelder Lipori
> Very Interesting. On my Envoy, the downtown screens cut-off. The only
> way I can get to
> some buildings is to use the directory. Also, RadioMail is listed twice
> in the directory. It seemed to have happened after I installed farcast.
> I also started having substantial memory problems at that time, even
> thoug I have 4mb RAM. Was your downtown problem farcast-related? Does
> anyone know how to fix it?
I had a (4mb) pc card go south on my original envoy after installing
Farcast 1.0. It is hard for me to say whether it was Farcast or something
else. However if Farcast caused your problems then I am more suspicious.
If you have a full backup of your main memory before you installed Farcast
you should be able to restore from it. You have main memory corruption.
Greg Satz
From: styork@AMOCO.COM
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 08:06:36 -0600
Subject: Phone Accessory for PIC 1000
does anyone out there have a phone plug that they would be willing to
sell?
Thanks.
Steve
styork@den.amoco.com
From: MCW Online <mcwonline@genmagic.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 08:09:20 -0700
Subject: Re: presto isp connect
Greetings,
Have you tried giving our support line a call? The toll free number is
1-888-Conjure.
Best
Joel Connors
MC Support
At 11:53 AM 7/4/96 -0700, 800541D4 (via RadioMail) wrote:
>Hello all. I just received PrestoLink and PrestoMail. I can't get the
>script to my ISP to connect, though. Does anyone have a working script for
>connecting to Florida Digital Turnpike? Or, does anyone have any helpful
>advice?
>
++++++++++++++++++++++
Joel Connors
Magic Cap Support
General Magic
Email at: mcwonline@genmagic.com
From: "Alan O'Brien/US/3Com" <Alan_O'Brien@3MAIL.3COM.COM>
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 1996 20:54:41 EDT
Subject: -No Subject-
Please take me off this mailing list.
Thanks
From: Charlie F <A5123644606@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 15:32:10 +0000
Subject: Re: Phone Accessory for PIC 1000
Dear Magic,
Magic Cap Discussion List writes:
> does anyone out there have a phone plug that they
> would be willing to
> sell?
> Thanks.
> Steve
> styork@den.amoco.com
If you mean the headset telephone adapter for the PIC 1000, I have a
new on in the box never used,send me $35, and I will pick up the
shipping charges (as long as you are in the US)
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From: Jon Whitney <A5613644656@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 16:04:12 +0000
Subject: Downtown
As long as were all talking about downtown, I have a question. Does
anyone have any ideas on my Outfitters Direct building moving around.
When I upgraded to mc1.5 I recieved Outfitters Direct on rom and the
building was in between AT&T and Radiomail. Now Outfitters is out in
the suburbs on the other side of Radiomail. I don't know if it's going
to be able to handle the culture shock. I don't know yet as to any
adverse conditions resulting from the sudden move. I guess I just wish
they would have told me they were moving, everyone hates showing up
somewhere only to find their destination has been relocated. Maybe
some flyers next time or something.
jon_whitney@attpls.net
jwhitney@radiomail.net
From: Micheal Kelly <mkelly@GOLDEN.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 10:16:36 -0400
Subject: Re: Problem with PIC
On Mon, 8 Jul 1996, Kevin Fries wrote:
> Hi Cappers,
> Well it seems that I started a fire storm about Sony's marketing
> department....GOOD!
>
> The marketing is bad. I would just like to add one more point.
Want an example of poor marketing? Recently a friend and I went into a
local Sony store (owned & operated by Sony - not a reseller) to look for
a keyboard for my PIC-2000. The salesperson that I spoke to had no idea
what a MagicLink was, and didn't believe that Sony produced them! He
couldn't believe it when I pulled my ML outta my bag and showed him the
Sony logo at the top... :)
- Mike
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| | / \ .-. but the cat refuses to go in the box." |
| | / \ / \ .-. .-. _ _ |
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| | / \ / \ / '-' '-' ^ Mike Kelly |
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From: Wayne Sanderson <A5023644635@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 16:26:03 +0000
Subject: Re: Memory Card Loss
>Hi Cappers,
> Does anyone know if using a larger memory card causes >me to loose
main memory? It seems my memory appears to >be from highest to lowest:
> * No Card
> * Pager Card
> * 1M memory card
> * 2M memory card
>Thanks
>Kevin Fries
Yes, The memory cards seem to eat up main memory, probably because the
machine uses up main memory to cover all of the additional addresses
needed when you boot up a mem card.
From: Richard Brown <A5403644662@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 17:55:11 +0000
Subject: Reply set ?
RICHARD BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
725 NW Flanders # 204
Portland OR 97209
Studio 503-226-7033
Seattle 206-989-5555
_______________________________________________________
Hi Magic ,
Can anyone refresh my memory on how to set reply stationary ?
Thanks
Richard
From: Cliff Hemming III <Cliff_Hemming@fmi.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 12:51:52 -600
Subject: Sony's Marketing
I was in Office Depot this weekend. I notice that the SML had a
clearance price of $299. When I asked about the clearance and the
price, they told me it was for the display model and the item was on
"No Restock". The assistance manager said that it was because Sony
had released the 2000. He didn't say that until I told him about
2000.
Office Depot is the only place in town (that I have found) that
carries the SML. CompUSA is selling them at list on Special Order
(Sony is selling them at $100 off list).
Didn't see the USR box at CompUSA. Or the Newton. The sales rep. I
was talking to did know what the SML was. Although he was going to
buy the Newton.
I would jump on the 2000 band waggon if the price wasn't so high. So
I'm looking for a used/reconditioned 2000 or I'll buy a 1000 and move
to the 2000 when/if I out grow the 1000.
I think Sony could sell these things like hot cakes if they put their
mind to it. If the company I'm contracted to took a look at it, I
think they would buy one for each Exec. (Boys and their toys)
If only Sony would sit up and take notice (And give).
-Cliff
#include
BTW, I really do like the SML and most of Sony's products. I was
hooked on the SML in 2 min. I have spent the last 3 weeks researching
prices, options, and features. Thank you discussion list.
From: Cut Throte1 <Cut_Throte1@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 18:47:43 +0000
Subject: Re: Phone Accessory for PIC 1000
Mon., July 8, 1996 @ 11:13 a.m. PST
Dear O Wise Magicians,
Steve writes:
" -} does anyone out there have a phone plug that
" -} they would be willing to
" -} sell?
" -} Thanks.
" -} Steve
" -} styork@den.amoco.com
I've got a picp-t1 Sony telephone headset still in it's box. Make me an
offer and we'll see if we can come to an agreeable price.
JadiP
Paul Nasland
--------------------------
From the desk of Cut Throte1...
From: Luke Derossi <lderossi@COMCAT.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 15:16:28 -0400
Subject: Re: Fixing Downtown
Kevin Fries wrote:
>
> Hi Cappers,
> I have been experiencing a strange behavior and I am wondering if
> it is making my PIC-1000's memory even tighter than normal. At the end
> of my downtown street I have 18 blank screens.
>
> 1) Is this eating memory?
> 2) How can I remove it?
>
> Even if it is not eating memory, it would be very convenient to
> option-click the arrow to get to the farcast building.
>
> Thanks
> Kevin Fries
Kevin,
You can try going downtown and option-tapping the keyboard icon to get
the text coupon maker, then make a label of the word 'DELETE' and drop
that text coupon on the road. This can sometimes eliminate unused
roadway.
Regards,
Luke Derossi
for
General Magic, Inc.
From: Luke Derossi <lderossi@COMCAT.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 15:19:20 -0400
Subject: Re: Erasing time change
Kevin Fries wrote:
>
> Hi Cappers,
> I tried to trash the time change items for Europe. However,
> instead of going to the trash truck, it appears on top of the tote bag.
> Can anyone tell me why.
>
> Thanks
> Kevin Fries
Kevin,
Well, this doesn't necessarily explain why it ends up on the tote bag,
but the time change appointments are in ROM and cannot be deleted
(similar to the holidays) so if you try, it'll kick the stamp out.
Regards,
Luke Derossi
for
General Magic, Inc.
From: Luke Derossi <lderossi@COMCAT.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 15:36:28 -0400
Subject: Re: Reply set ?
Richard Brown wrote:
>
> RICHARD BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
> 725 NW Flanders # 204
> Portland OR 97209
> Studio 503-226-7033
> Seattle 206-989-5555
> _______________________________________________________
>
> Hi Magic ,
> Can anyone refresh my memory on how to set reply stationary ?
>
> Thanks
> Richard
Richard,
Are you using a PIC-1000 or 2000? On the 1000 its required to use the
cool Card O' Stuff Pro package written by John Sullivan. Its available
on the http://www.spies.com/MagicCap site.
For a 2000 however, its built-in as a rule in the stationary drawer I
believe.
Regards,
Luke Derossi
for
General Magic, Inc.
From: Russell Sisto <A5303644666@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 19:55:37 +0000
Subject: Sony's Marketing
Dear Multiple,
The computer sales manager at
the Wiz in Huntington LI NY
is offering the ML1000 for
$250.
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From: Greg Satz <satz@CISCO.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 15:12:52 -0700
Subject: Re: Downtown
Poster: Jon Whitney
> As long as were all talking about downtown, I have a question. Does
> anyone have any ideas on my Outfitters Direct building moving around.
> When I upgraded to mc1.5 I recieved Outfitters Direct on rom and the
> building was in between AT&T and Radiomail. Now Outfitters is out in
> the suburbs on the other side of Radiomail. I don't know if it's going
> to be able to handle the culture shock. I don't know yet as to any
> adverse conditions resulting from the sudden move. I guess I just wish
> they would have told me they were moving, everyone hates showing up
> somewhere only to find their destination has been relocated. Maybe
> some flyers next time or something.
When you pack up and unpack a package with a location downtown, the
downtown location is moved to the end of the street. I believe deleting
changes has the same effect. The wireless toolbox controls when the
RadioMail building moves. This is a nice feature in that if you don't want
a particular site downtown, you can pack up its package and it moves out
for good.
Greg Satz
From: Mark Nomad <MarkNomad@AOL.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 19:32:55 -0400
Subject: Untitled
[This message may have contained graphics created by a Magic Cap device on
America Online.]
Dear Magic,
I have a drawer in my filing cabinet named 'none.'
I can't delete or rename it. I tried a deep cleanup, but it doesn't show up.
Anyone know if (and how) it is deletable?
TIA. Mark
From: Eric Carter <ecarter@REMEDY.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 17:50:27 -0700
Subject: Re: Problem with PIC
Sony could start by advertising the ML in their OWN personal electronics catalog
(available at Fry's, Barnes & Noble, etc). It hasn't been in the last two
issues that I have seen. You know your marketing is non-existant when your
employees are more familiar with the competitor's product (Newton) than they
are with your own (MagicLink).
Part of the problem with Sony's marketing could be the fact that MagicLinks
are, from what I understand, selling much better than Sony anticipated. Sony
may see no need to spend money to sell a product that is doing very well as-is.
Also, as I recall, someone mentioned at the BAMCUG meeting that Sony likes
being in the PDA market with MagicCap, but they are tired of being the
frontrunner for the OS--they would like someone else to take the lead. My
guess is that this is a financial decision. And I bet the MagicLink line does
not have any marketing visibility because it does not have any visibility in
the upper echelons of the company.
Why is the new Pilot so popular so suddenly?
1. It is small enough to fit into a coat pocket or purse.
2. Its intro retail price is much less than other PDA's.
3. It appears to be simple to use for doing basic organizer tasks.
4. It comes with the hardware and software to keep it in synch with your PC
organizer software.
5. It is being advertised.
The company that makes the Pilot used to be in the PDA-software-only business
like General Magic, but they came to the realization that the only way their
software was going to become popular was if *someone* created and marketed a
popular PDA. General Magic may be forced to do something similar if they
cannot find a champion to take Sony's place.
Magic Cap is a GREAT OS for communicating and organizing information, but it
needs a machine with a smaller entry price. If Sony continues to sell the
ML-1000, that might work. Once GM releases MC for Windows they should feel
confident in being able to market it and then use that marketing muscle to talk
about all of the wonderful MC devices that can be used with MC for Windows.
From: Scott Doniger <A5603644614@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 01:01:24 +0000
Subject: Re: Presto Mail
Dear Magic,
Magic Cap Discussion List writes:
> Scott, I am still awaiting the Freestyle program
> you offered me. PLEASE ship same ASAP. Thank
> you, Robert Kantor At 01:34 AM 7/5/96 +0000, you
> wrote:
Robert,
After careful consideration of what selling FreeStyle to yo could mean,
I have to back out of the deal. SoftWare Partners threatened to sue me
before when I asked people who OWNED FreeStyle to Beta a Client Tracker
Form. I just wanted to send a Form I created to other registered
users and they got all pissy. They even tried entrapment with one of
their employees poising as a Beta Tester, asking me to send the whole
package...
Unless you get written authorization from them for me to sell it to
you, I cant risk a lawsuit.... Sorry
Scott
--------------------------
From the desk of Scott Doniger...
From: Scott Doniger <A5603644614@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 01:01:50 +0000
Subject: Re: Problem with PIC
Dear Magic,
Magic Cap Discussion List writes:
> can show you one IS department that would would
> consider using these for communication. I showed
> him mine one day for about 2 minutes and emailed
> him some info off my PIC. He was so impressed
> that if anyone at Sony wants to wake up and deal,
> you could probably nail the entire state of
> Colorado. So, it you send me information, I will
> forward it to the guys that could use it. Please
> include a way for him to get a hold of someone
> that can act as the facilitator.
> Sincerely
> Kevin Fries
Kevin,
why help Sony.... They obviously dont give a shit about us. They
dont even monitor the list. I have tried passing on numerous
opportunities to them, but the dont care.....
The next PDA by a diff. Mfg running MagicCap is my new toy.. To hell
with Sony..... IMOP
Scott
--------------------------
From the desk of Scott Doniger...
From: Dale McAdams <KDMc@AOL.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 21:53:22 -0400
Subject: WriteRight Screen Enhancements
>
> Someone mentions that someone was selling protective covers
> for the screens
> for the MLs. Can someone give me the name and phone of the
> company... Or
> even better, if anyone's come up with a cheaper solution, please
> let me know...
Chris,
The product you are referring to is the New WriteRight Screen Enhancements
from The Concept Kitchen. Below is some information regarding the
WriteRights as well as ordering information and various means of contacting
us. For those on the list who have seen this information before, our
apologies for the use of bandwidth!
In keeping with the tradition of being the first to market with innovative
solutions for mobile computing platforms, The Concept Kitchen recently
announced the availability of the New WriteRightx Screen Enhancements,
offering users of PDAs and handheld computers dramatic improvements in the
performance of their pressure-sensitive screens.
The innovative material used in the New WriteRights was engineered to feature
the same level of screen protection as the original WriteRights, while also
providing users with a number of key benefits not offered by the original:
1. Simulates feel of writing on paper:
The New WriteRights provide an improved writing surface that almost perfectly
simulates the feel of writing on paper with a normal pen. The new surface of
the WriteRights also eliminates the "sticky" feel experienced with some
screen protection devices.
2. Improved handwriting recognition:
The material used in the New WriteRights also has the effect of increasing
the accuracy of handwriting recognition for PDA users who have been
frustrated by the unnatural feel of writing on a glass screen with a plastic
stylus.
3. Increased visibility:
The New WriteRights provide improved light-transmission and greater clarity
than the original design, affording users the highest visibility of any
screen protection device on the market. In addition, the New WriteRights
feature a slightly variegated surface that softens reflections and reduces
screen glare to further increase the visibility of the PDA screen.
4. Improved surface durability:
The New WriteRights prevent the pen impressions experienced with some screen
protection devices which could leave behind shadows of the user's pen input
and impair screen visibility.
5. Simplified installation and removal:
The New WriteRights are much easier to install than the original design,
eliminating the possibility of bubbles becoming trapped under the Screen
Enhancement.
To simplify application, use and removal, the WriteRight has been designed to
cling directly to the surface of the PDA screen. To apply, the user simply
peels the WriteRight film from the protective backing and applies it to the
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From: Dana Moore <Dana.Moore@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 02:00:53 GMT
Subject: Anyone have Presto!Mail connect script for worldnet
unable to connect to worldnet.att.net site from Presto!Mail. wondering
whther anyone else has been successful??
regards,
("`-/")_.-'"``-._ Dana Moore
. . `; -._ )-;-,_`) Magic Carpet Rider
(v_,)' _ )`-.\ ``-' voice: 301.369.7716
_.- _..-_/ / ((.' Dana.Moore@worldnet.att.net
((,.-' ((,/
From: Kevin Fries <A5783644665@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 02:20:06 +0000
Subject: Re: Fixing Downtown
Hi Cappers,
>> I have been experiencing a strange behavior and I am
>> wondering if it is making my PIC-1000's memory even
>> tighter than normal. At the end of my downtown street I
>> have 18 blank screens.
> you can remove it by going Downtown, Option-Tapping
> the keyboard (to bring up the label maker),typing/making
> a label that says "delete" (without the quotes of course)
>, and dropping it on the street where you want the street
> to end. I usually drop it under the bottom right hand
> corner of the last building on the street. This will remove
> any extra space.
David,
Holly cow batman, it worked! Where did you learn that neat trick?
Kevin Fries
From: Richard Brown <A5403644662@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 02:49:20 +0000
Subject: Card O Stuff
RICHARD BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
725 NW Flanders # 204
Portland OR 97209
Studio 503-226-7033
Seattle 206-989-5555
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Could anyone please send me Card O Stuff Pro ( latest version ) .
I had a serious crash a while back and lost it.
thanks
R Brown
From: Anyd <andyb@DNS1.NOC.BEST.NET>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 20:26:54 -0700
Subject: Presto!Mail, PIC1000
Dear MagicCap,
I thought I would add my comments about Presto!Mail and Presto!Links, plus
some thoughts on the Magic Link platform and other philosophical rambles.
PrestoMail: I received the package on Saturday, so I've only had three days to
play with it. So far, I am impressed that it works as advertised. I saved
everything to my ram card, pulled my batteries, and re-personalized my link.
No PersonaLink means more memory for the rest ... I have gained at least 100K.
I recommend people do this once they are firmly decided on switching over from
PersonaLink to an ISP, but BACKUP FIRST!
Suggestions:
1. An obvious (to me) missing rule is collect mail TO a.b@c.d, for those of us
with shared mailboxes.
2. There should be a scriptable facility to add rules like the above (heard
this before somewhere ?).
3. My From: header field seems messed up. Is this me or P!Mail ?
4. Best (my ISP) should be in the list - they are very standard and things
basically work out of the box. I have occasional glitches when connecting, but
then I do on my Mac too.
5. Provide the 1.0f MagicCap update somewhere accessible to PrestoMail/Link
users, as there's no other way of getting it if PersonaLink isn't an option..
6. Fix the MagicCap subject line so I can type subjects longer than the one in
this message !
7. Include the fixes/features from the various necessary freeware packages in
Presto!Mail, such as InternetFixer, ReplyReturn, Quoter, Alarmed Again,
UUDecode (I probably din't need it now, but I might like the functionality
available more visibly than embedded in the MIME layer in Presto!Mail).
Clearly many of these are MC1.0 specific, but it could be an optional package.
Space is so precious on a Pic1000 that any memory saved is worthwhile. And if
anyone is wondering, you can probably forget using Presto!Links on a PIC-1000
unless you have either a 2MB card (as I have) or absolutely nothing else on
your 'Link. Since I have 200K of names and addresses for starters ...
8. Make Option-tapping the inbox get a summary automatically, or at least have
a rule to be able to choose which action.
Presto!Links:
Wow! It WORKS!
But, 'wot, no frames ?'. Since frames are often used to speedup page
access/update, it's a shame they aren't in. Maybe 1.1 ? The JavaVM can wait
until 1.2 ...
Stopping PersonalLink:
Despite various hiccoughs, AT&T PersonaLink hasn't been *too* bad for mail,
but I'm discontinuing my account for several reasons:
1. AT&T showed very little interest in advancing the service beyond what
already existed: The Mall never showed up and the number of available mail
rules was never enhanced. In other words they never really offered a true
TeleScrpt service - all of the disadvantages of being different from IP (SMTP)
mail, but none of the advantages it should have had.
2. They never provided a MagicMail to mime gateway, which would have allowed
me to send graphics or rich text (or packages) to other non-PL customers and
basically gotten over some of problem 1.
3. There is no forwarding facility to non-PL addresses.
4. Mail that bounced usually came back without the original contents.
5. The Daily News kept insisting on deleting messages.
6. UserIDs like A5436764566 suck !
Thoughts:
FarCast is neat, but it is not based on TeleScript. It is what the Daily News
should have been. Then it would have been a reason to keep PersonaLink.
I would pay an additional good sum of $$ for a replacement ROM for my PIC-1000
without all the AOL and AT&T stuff with the PrestoMail stuff instead ;-). Then
all I would need is a new PC Card with a 28.8 modem AND 2MB of SRAM. Anyone
else interested in this hardware+software combination upgrade ? But $800 for a
PIC-2000 that isn't upgradeable is, well, out of the question.
Andy Belk
was: Anyd@attpls.net
Now: Anyd@FrogAndRosbif.org
From: Greg Satz <satz@CISCO.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 20:57:03 -0700
Subject: Re: Presto!Mail, PIC1000
Poster: Anyd
Great summary on the Presto! packages and your thoughts about Magic Cap.
> Suggestions:
> 1. An obvious (to me) missing rule is collect mail TO a.b@c.d, for those of us
> with shared mailboxes.
Can't you create multiple service providers/logins in Presto!Mail to
accomplish this? Unless you get all your multiple account mail delivered to
a single mailbox, you should be able to collect mail from multiple
accounts. If all you mail is delivered to a single mailbox, you could also
use a mail filter program to break apart again into different
files/mailboxes.
> 5. Provide the 1.0f MagicCap update somewhere accessible to PrestoMail/Link
> users, as there's no other way of getting it if PersonaLink isn't an option..
This is a really good suggestion. Maybe it will appear on the General Magic
Web site.
> 6. Fix the MagicCap subject line so I can type subjects longer than the one in
> this message !
You can use text coupons to insert longer subject lines. It is a pain but
it does work.
> 7. Include the fixes/features from the various necessary freeware packages in
> Presto!Mail, such as InternetFixer, ReplyReturn, Quoter, Alarmed Again,
> UUDecode (I probably din't need it now, but I might like the functionality
> available more visibly than embedded in the MIME layer in Presto!Mail).
I don't believe it makes sense to provide extra features for people who may
not want them. This is the old bundle everything together for those who
want it all vs. letting everyone assemble the pieces they want individually.
ReplyReturn and UUDecode are still useful for Presto!Mail users.
Greg Satz
From: Richard Brodsky <rbro@TALENTWORKS.COM>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 21:21:58 -0700
Subject: Re: Presto!Mail, PIC1000
>FarCast is neat, but it is not based on TeleScript. It is what the Daily News
>should have been. Then it would have been a reason to keep PersonaLink.
I use Farcast with my ISP and Presto Mail. It is wonderful.
Richard Brodsky
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From: Kevin Fries <A5783644665@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 04:17:22 +0000
Subject: Re: Erasing time change
Dear Magic,
> Well, this doesn't necessarily explain why it ends up on the
> tote bag, but the time change appointments are in ROM and
> cannot be deleted (similar to the holidays) so if you try, it'll
> kick the stamp out.
Thanks Luke,
Believe it or not, the silly icon just sits on top the tote bag.
It no longer appears in the scheduler. Its a bug I would say.
Kevin Fries
From: Kevin Fries <A5783644665@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 04:17:34 +0000
Subject: Re: Problem with PIC
Dear Scott,
> why help Sony.... They obviously dont give a shit about
> us. They dont even monitor the list. I have tried passing
> on numerous opportunities to them, but the dont care.....
>
> The next PDA by a diff. Mfg running MagicCap is my new
> toy.. To hell with Sony..... IMOP
Looks like some people need to take a break from this group about every
28 days.
Just to set the record straight, not only does Sony monitor this forum,
I have received 3 responses. Maybe when you have the right
attitude....
Not only do I have an abundance of help, I was thanked for my overall
positive attitude.
Kevin Fries
From: AJ Wright <aj@GS1.CINTI.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 00:52:29 -0400
Subject: Removing empty street space
> As for Question 2, you can remove it by going Downtown, Option-Tapping
>the keyboard (to bring up the label maker), typing/making a label that
>says "delete" (without the quotes of course), and dropping it on the
>street where you want the street to end. I usually drop it under the
>bottom right hand corner of the last building on the street. This will
>remove any extra space.
Hmmm. This didn't work for me. I tried dropping the label on the street
(where I wanted it to end) AND under the bottome right hand corner of the
last building. Nothing happened. Was a step, inadvertently, left out?
AJ
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"I let my wander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . but it never came back!
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From: AJ Wright <aj@GS1.CINTI.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 00:56:40 -0400
Subject: General Magic's Support line
>Have you tried giving our support line a call? The toll free number is
>1-888-Conjure.
I did and the supervisor was extremely rude! I'll never call it again :(
AJ
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If you want better kids, be better parents
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From: AJ Wright <aj@GS1.CINTI.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 01:01:12 -0400
Subject: Empty street space
>You can try going downtown and option-tapping the keyboard icon to get
>the text coupon maker, then make a label of the word 'DELETE' and drop
>that text coupon on the road. This can sometimes eliminate unused
>roadway.
Please ignore my previous post. I just tried it again, only, I dropped
the delete label on the road. It worked! :D
AJ
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"The whole world opened up to me when I learned to read"
Mary McLeod Bethune
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From: Scott Doniger <A5603644614@ATTPLS.NET>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 05:09:59 +0000
Subject: Re: Problem with PIC
Dear Magic,
Magic Cap Discussion List writes:
> Magic Cap is a GREAT OS for communicating and
> organizing information, but it needs a machine
> with a smaller entry price. If Sony continues to
> sell the ML-1000, that might work. Once GM
> releases MC for Windows they should feel
> confident in being able to market it and then use
> that marketing muscle to talk about all of the
> wonderful MC devices that can be used with MC for
> Windows.
I agree 100% that GM should find another mfg. I disagree that they
should target a smaller PDA. There is a great gap in the Pilot and
simple organizers and a laptop.
I use my PIC2000 for almost everything. I beleive it is the perfect
size. A little more power would be helpfull... I wish IBM would make
thw PDA platform with MC as an os
Scott
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