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NewtInfo 0.9B
(C)1994 Innovative Computer Solutions, All Rights Reserved
Written by Dan Rowley, Documentation/Graphics by Tom Collins

NOTE:  This is a beta version of NewtInfo.  It does not, to the best of our
knowledge, corrupt any information when run.  There is always a chance that
it could cause your Newton to crash or behave improperly.  If you do find a
bug with NewtInfo, please report it to us so we can fix it (see Bugs
section for more info).

< Overview >
    NewtInfo is a system profiler for the Newton MessagePad.  It can print
a detailed report of soups, packages, add-on prefs and formulas, power-off
handlers, idlers, find-enabled packages, and intelligent assistance
packages.  Users can use it to find out what's taking up so much space on
your card, what some hot new program patches, or why your Newton's suddenly
running slower.  Developers can have customers use it when calling in with
technical support questions.

< Installation Notes >
    Install NewtInfo as you would any other package (with the Connection
Kit or some other utility).  NewtInfo will work if installed on a PCMCIA
card (no Grip 'O Death).  Do not attempt to remove the card while NewtInfo
is running.

< Usage >
    When you launch NewtInfo, you are presented with a list of reports to
run.  Select the reports to generate, and tap on the Start button.
NewtInfo will then build the reports (which can take up to 30 seconds).
Once complete, the reports will appear on a roll similar to the Prefs and
Formulas rolls.  You can tap on the up and down arrows to scroll from one
report to another, or tap on the overview button to bring up a list of
reports.  Tap on a title in the list to go to that report.

    While viewing the reports, you can click on the routing button
(envelope icon) to print or fax the report.  Note that NewtInfo must be
present when you print or fax the report from your OutBox (e.g., you cannot
remove a card with NewtInfo to put in your PCMCIA FaxModem).

[ General Info ]
    Provides info about the version of NewtInfo, the type of MessagePad
(Classic, 100, 110), ROM version, and information about stores (number,
names, locked/unlocked, size, space used, space available).

[ Soup statistics ]
        Provides names of all soups on both stores with the number of
non-index entries, and total memory used (including indexes).  Soups listed
as <none> do not have any entries or indices on that store.  Because of
indices, it is possible to have a soup with zero entries that still takes
up space.  Also, because of rounding, it is possible for entries to "not
add up" (e.g., 0.1k + 0.0k = 0.2k appears could be 0.140 + 0.030 = 0.170).
NewtInfo also totals memory used by soups on each store.

[ Installed Packages ]
    Lists all installed packages (including autoparts) and storage used by
each.

[ NewtCased Packages ]
    Lists all packages archived with NewtCase.  See <Our Other Newton
Applications> for more information on NewtCase.  The numbers listed in
parenthesis are the memory used by the archived package, and the heap space
that the application uses when installed.

[ Patched Prefs/Formulas ]
    Lists new or modified entries in your Preferences and Formulas rolls.

[ Power-off Handlers ]
    Lists any programs that will be notified when the Newton powers down.
If you have a Newton that won't go to sleep, it could be caused by an
package listed in this section.

[ Idlers ]
    Lists any idling programs, their frequency and their owners.  NewtInfo
might not be able to figure out the owner for certain idlers.

[ Find-Enabled Applications ]
    Lists programs that are checked when you perform a "Find All".

[ Intelligent Assistance Information ]
    Lists built-in and add-on verbs that the Intelligent Assistant
understands.

< 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 (NewtInfo 0.9), 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 NewtInfo on CompuServe.  GO SWREG and search for apps with the
keyword "ICS", NewtInfo is application #<????>.  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... >
    If NewtInfo crashes, please write down the error code and e-mail a bug
report to us.  We also gladly accept suggestions for future versions.
Please be sure to write down the entire error message, all of the
information is important.

    Send e-mail to the author, Dan Rowley, at [e-mail] or
[e-mail].  You can 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 >
    Check out our popular Newton utilities, NewtCase and SleepAid.  They
were voted numbers three and five (respectively) in the GNUT Top 10
Shareware List of September 1994.  You can find our software on CompuServe
(GO NEWTON), AOL (PDA and NEWTON), AppleLink, eWorld, and the Internet
(newton.uiowa.edu, ftp.amug.org, etc.).  Internet users should check out
our web page at http://www.indirect.com/ics/newton/ and files at
ftp://ftp.indirect.com/pub/ics/.

< Revision History >
    0.9b - Initial public release.

< Legal Mumbo Jumbo >
    Newton, MessagePad, Connection Kit and Apple are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc.  NewtInfo is a trademark of Innovative Computer
Solutions.

    You can't sell NewtInfo, 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: [e-mail] / CompuServe: 73563,2343
Tom Collins / Internet: [e-mail] / CompuServe: 75460,2121