QuickCall 2.1 Newton Software (C) 1994 by Matt Spolin Cybervision Productions (Mac users should ignore these little boxes) New In Version 2.1 ------------------ International support - You can change the Assist word that QuickCall uses. (read on for more information about this feature) Fixed Bug - When you remove the package, the status bar now redraws properly. Still no card removal - This doesn't seem too important to most people, tell me if it is an important one to you. Shareware - Please Pay if you Play ---------------------------------- This software is shareware. That means that it isn't free; You can use it for 15 days to try it out. If you leave it installed in your Newton for longer than 15 days, you have to pay for it. During this time period, you can make copies for all of your friends, show it at Newton user groups, and generally get to know the software. Most people are used to good software costing money. Then there are some people who never pay for software, shareware or otherwise. I don't expect these people to register QuickCall. However, if you don't register or remove it after 15 days, you are breaking the law. Shareware relies on the honor of the Newton community to work. If you don't register, fewer neat utilities like this one will show up. QuickCall is priced at $10, no matter how you register. Such a deal! How to Register --------------- If you have CompuServe, you can do the right thing and register this software without lifting a pen by using the command GO SWREG. The Registration ID of this software is 3592, but you can also search by the title of the software ("QUICKCALL"). If you prefer to write a check, you can send it to: Cybervision Productions Suite 221 7500 Woodmont Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 What you Get ------------ If you register QuickCall, I will send you the most recent version of the software by electronic mail that may contain features not found in the shareware release. You will also get on the mailing list for all future updates to QuickCall, if you like. Also, your version will be personalized with your name! Just imagine the thrill of your own personalized Newton application! Not Much of a Thrill? --------------------- Okay, you also get free QuickCall technical support via electronic mail and special offers for other Cybervision applications for the Newton. What is it? ----------- QuickCall is a small package that installs a small button on the status bar of your note pad. This button contains a graphic that looks like a tiny telephone. When this button is clicked, it opens a pop-up menu of the people that have entered into your call list. Presumably, these are the people that you want to call the most, although they may not be. Tapping on someone's name brings up a call slip with the person's phone number. This is exactly what you would get if you wrote "call ", highlighted it, and tapped assist. The QuickCall pop-up menu also contains an option to edit the list of people, and to bring up a blank call slip for someone not on the list. What do I do with it? --------------------- I use the Newton to keep track of lots of phone numbers. When I wanted to find the name of a person I wanted to call, I used to look for it in the Names application. Then I got sick of waiting for the overview to come up. A friend suggested I use the Assistant, and it actually did make things a lot quicker. But now, whenever I wanted to call someone, I wound up doing the following things: Tapping Assist. Tapping "Please." Tapping "Call." Writing the first name of the person. Tapping "Do." Waiting for the call slip to come up. Tapping the diamond. Tapping the name of the person I really meant. ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH! So, I wrote QuickCall. Now your favorite phone numbers are always just a few taps away. International Support --------------------- Starting with version 2.1, you can "localize" your copy of QuickCall to work with any valid assistant word that you prefer. I did this instead of making many different versions, one for each Newton locale. To set the assistant word that you'd like to use, tap the QuickCall button, tap "Edit", and then write the word that you'd like to use. So, if your Newton understands the word "Appel," you'd write Appel on the line, and then tap "Set Command." Then, every time you use QuickCall, it will pass "Appel" to the assistant, instead of the default "Call" command. Installation ------------ QuickCall will create the button on your status bar if you install it using any of the approved Newton package-installation methods. It won't clutter up your extras drawer with another icon. You can still remove it in any of the normal ways, however. (For those who care, it's technically a Newton auto part) This version of QuickCall /MUST/ be installed on the Newton's internal memory if you ever want to be able to remove your card. I'll fix this if three (3) different people register QuickCall. The best e-mail address to reach me at is: Matt_Spolin@hgsi.com This is an Internet address, obviously. From CompuServe, use the address ">INTERNET:Matt_Spolin@hgsi.com" (don't type the quotes!) to reach me via the CompuServe internet gateway. My CompuServe address is 76476,3401 but I prefer to receive mail at the above email address. Other Apps By Matt Spolin ------------------------- EasyBill (2.0 in beta): acts like your personal secretary. It goes through your calendar and pulls out your billable hours, then types up an invoice. Currently shareware ($10). ScratchPad (2.0): Makes record-scratching sounds ala rap music with your Newton stylus. /ALSO/ bugs the hell out of people! Freeware. Take it on a plane!