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NewtCase 0.9ß - BETA RELEASE
(C)1994 Innovative Computer Solutions, All Rights Reserved
Written by Dan Rowley, Documentation/Graphics by Tom Collins

< Overview >
    NewtCase lets any MessagePad (Classic, MP100, MP110) user archive
his/her Newton applications to reduce heap memory requirements, alleviate
conflicts between applications, and clean up his/her Extras drawer.
Archived (or "NewtCased") applications do not show up in the Extras
drawer, but can be reinstalled at any time using NewtCase.

< Installation Notes >
    Install NewtCase as you would any other package (with the
Connection Kit or some other utility).  NewtCase will work if installed
on a PCMCIA card (no Grip 'O Death).

< Usage >
    When you launch NewtCase, it displays two lists.  One list
contains installed "active" packages.  The other list contains
applications in your NewtCase.  Packages on a locked card will appear
with a bullet in front of their names.  You cannot modify these files
unless you unlock the card.

    To archive an application (put it in your NewtCase), highlight it
in the Installed Packages list and click on the "Archive Package"
button.  To reinstall the package (take it out of your NewtCase),
highlight it in the Archived Packages list and click on the "Reinstall
Package" button.

    You can also remove packages by highlighting them in the
Installed Packages list and clicking on the "Remove" button.  This
version does not support removing archived packages.  To remove an
archived package, reinstall it, then remove it.

    Click on the "?" button for registration and contact information.

    The button next to the "?" shows the available heap memory.
Clicking on the button performs a garbage collection (gc()).

< Important Soup Note >
    Do not delete NewtCase's soups (with a utility such as StewPot or
RemoveIt) unless you have unarchived ALL NewtCased packages on that
device.  If you delete the soup on a card that has packages NewtCased on
it, you will lose access to those packages, and will not be able to
recover the memory they use.

< Known Problems and Bugs >
    WARNING, you must remove your storage card before locking or
unlocking it (as documented on page 196 of the original MessagePad
Handbook).  NewtCase (and other applications) will get confused if you
lock or unlock the card while it is still in the MessagePad.

    WARNING, this is a beta release.  It has been tested on a Classic
MessagePad, an MP100 and an MP110.

    WARNING, do not run NewtCase while other package management
utilities are running (e.g., RemoveIt, ExtraExtras, ScrollEx).
Performing an operation in one will confuse the others.

< Registration Information >
    This application is SHAREWARE.  If you decide to keep it, please
register it by sending $15.00 to Innovative Computer Solutions; ATTN: Tom
Collins; 1075 North Miller Road, #142; Scottsdale, Arizona 85257-4612.
Please include your name, the name of this utility (NewtCase 0.9ß),
type(s) of MessagePad(s) owned, address (postal) and preferred e-mail
address so we can contact you about updates and our other products.  You
can also register NewtCase on CompuServe for $17.  GO SWREG and search
for apps with the keyword "ICS".  Registering this beta version entitles
you to a free upgrade to the release version.  PLEASE BE HONEST and
register this software if you use it - we can't continue to write cool
Newton apps if we don't get any support.

< Bugs, Questions, Comments, Suggestions... >
    Send e-mail to the author, Dan Rowley, at
[e-mail] (Dan's still trying to find a local Internet
provider in Monterey).  You can also reach Tom at [e-mail] or
[e-mail].  We want to develop Newton applications to fit
YOUR needs.  Give us feedback, let us know if we're doing it right.
We're here for you.

< Our Other Newton Applications >
    If you liked this one, check out HeapIt, SleepAid and
PrefsPatcher since we wrote those too.  If you didn't like this one,
check out HeapIt, SleepAid and PrefsPatcher since they are different
kinds of applications.  If you'd like the latest versions of our
software, and can't find them on CompuServe, comp.binaries.newton, or the
Newton FTP sites, contact us at [e-mail] and we'll send binhex'd
copies to you.

< Legal Mumbo Jumbo >
    You can't sell NewtCase, but you can charge a nominal fee for
connect time or media (not to exceed $5).  Contact the authors if you
plan to include it in some sort of shareware/freeware collection.

    In using this software, you understand and agree that this
software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.  The authors
do not make any warranties, either expressed or implied, including but
not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, with respect to this software.

    In no event shall the author be liable for any consequential,
incidental, or special damages whatsoever (including without limitation,
damages for loss of critical data, loss of profits, interruption of
business and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use this
software.

    Have a nice day.  ;-)

Innovative Computer Solutions / 1075 N. Miller #142 / Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Dan Rowley / Internet: <currently unavailable> / CompuServe: 73563,2343
Tom Collins / Internet: [e-mail] / CompuServe: 75460,2121