Table of Contents : Introduction to Updaters



Introduction to Updaters

Currency rates stored in Handwise Valuta database can be updated either by desktop conduit or directly from Palm device by using modem or wireless connection provided by cellular phone.

Handwise Valuta Updater Plug-In provides access to Handwise's own valuta server. It offers currency rates for 28 currencies with rates transferred from Bank of Finland's currency database. Other updater module can be offered later.

At office currency information is updated with Valuta conduit running on desktop computer. Currently Windows 95, 98, NT 4 and Power Macintosh systems are supported. Software is launched with a push of HotSync button on your Palm desktop cradle. Conduit gets current exchange rates from the Internet and updates currency information stored in Palm device. This fuctionality requires that your desktop computer is connected with Internet.

On the Road currency information can be updated directly from the Palm device using Internet connection with GSM phone or modem.


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