(C)1994 Innovative Computer Solutions, All Rights Reserved
Written by Dan Rowley, Documentation/Icons by Tom Collins
< Overview >
Prefs Patcher is a small patch for the Newton MessagePad which corrects what we consider an annoying user interface "feature." Namely, that you have to click twice to exit the Prefs or Formulas rolls. When you install Prefs Patcher, it replaces the close box in these rolls with one that works PROPERLY, requiring only one click to close the roll. You can still click on the overview button to get back to the overview. The application also places a dual-function button on the notepad status bar for one tap access to the Formulas and Prefs rolls.
< Installation Notes >
Install Prefs Patcher as you would any other package (with the Connection Kit or some other utility). Prefs Patcher will work if installed on a PCMCIA card - the patch and notepad button remain if you remove the card (no Grip 'O Death), or remove the package. If you remove the package and reboot your Newton, the patches will be gone.
To completely remove Prefs Patcher, launch the application and tap on the "Prepare to Deinstall" button. At this point, you can remove Prefs Patcher from the extras drawer. If you remove the Prefs Patcher application and can't reinstall it, you can deinstall the patches by rebooting your Newton.
< How does it work? >
When Prefs Patcher starts up, it installs itself in the Newton's internal memory. As a convenience, it stays installed even when you remove the card. It fixes the Formulas and Prefs rolls by placing a REAL close button over the existing one. It installs a button on the Notepad using Jesse Devine's Button Development Kit. When you tap on it, the button determines whether or not you hit the Formulas half (designated by the "F") or the Prefs half (designated by the "P").
< Registration Information >
This application is FREEWARE. If you use it on a regular basis, please let us know by sending a postcard to Innovative Computer Solutions; 1075 North Miller Road, #142; Scottsdale, Arizona 85257-4612. Or, send e-mail to drowley@kaiwan.com, ics@indirect.com and/or CompuServe: 75460,2121 and 73563,2343. Please include your name, address (postal) and preferred e-mail address so we can contact you about updates and our other products.
< Bugs, Questions, Comments, Suggestions... >
Send e-mail to the author, Dan Rowley, at drowley@kaiwan.com. You can also reach us at ics@indirect.com. 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 Application >
If you liked this one, check out SleepAid since we wrote that one too. If you didn't like this one, check out SleepAid since it's a different kind of application. If you can't locate a copy, contact us via e-mail and we'll send it to you.
< Legal Mumbo Jumbo >
You can't sell Prefs Patcher, 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
