Freeloader Friday Download of the Week

Freeloader Friday: Newton Lives Part 1: Sync

In this two part Freeloader Friday special we'll explore freeware to get your Newton connected to your OS X Mac and then fill it full of free software.

Some will be surprised that there is software out there to access a Newton and sync it with iCal and Address Book. Even better, there's a whole collection.

NewtSync

NewtSync is a mature Newton sync solution that suports plugins. You'll need to use another OS X tool to install NewtSync on your Newton before you can party.

Once set up you can sync Address Book and iCal as well as notes to OPML, ToDos and more.

NCX

NCX is an exciting new project that aims to port the Newton Connection Utility to OS X. The result is a collection of utilities that allow you to get data off your Newton and back up its databases.

It requires Tiger and is the only solution I found that backs up your Newton on OS X. Because NCX interacts with your Newton using the native dock feature, you can run backups and install packages from the your MessagePad.

Escale

This slick Newton utility supports multiple connection methods and installs packages easily. Escale excels at TCP/IP syncs, once you get your Newton wireless.

NewTen

This is another installer utility for OS X. This choice works quickly and supports installing multiple packages at the same time.

The Newton is Dead. Long Live the Newton!

Brian

  


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