PageXpress 3.1

Still $5.00 Shareware to:

	Ron Flax
	1892 Preston White Drive
	Reston, VA 22091

Changes since version 2.3

1. Changed paging protocol once and for all from Manual TAP protocol to the 
more standard IXO/TAP Automatic protocol.  The Automatic protocol is much more
specific and therefor PageXpress will now work with virtually any IXO/TAP 
compatible paging service.

2. You can now edit a Recipient by double tapping on the name in the Recipient
scrolling window.

3. PageXpress now adheres to Apple's User Interface guidelines for Newton.
PageXpress properly implements the information button with About, Help, and Prefs
panels.  I've also moved the Recipients... and Services... menu items to the 
information button popup.

4. Once connected and just prior to sending a message, PageXpress will scroll 
the Recipient list to the name of the current recipient.  Upon successfully sending
the message, the check mark will be unchecked for this user.  If a fatal failure
occurs, you can simply send the message again to the remaining recipients.

5. Added code to force the newton modems (External Cigarette Box, and PCMCIA) to 
connect at the desired speed as specified for the service being used.  Before installing 
this fix, It was possible for the modem to connect to the paging service at a higher 
baud rate than desired.   This also allows PageXpress to be used with slower (300 baud) services.

6. Fixed scrolling bug in the Services and Recipients list views.

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From PageXpress 2.3 README File:

Still $5.00 Shareware..

Changes since version 2.0

1. Much more robust call/protocol handing mechanism (PageXpress now works with
many more
paging service providers).
2. Hidden "debug" button in upper right corner of screen to help you figure out
why a 
connection is failing.
3. In "Add Recipient" dialog, a new button has been added that will lookup the
recipient
in the Newton Names soup once you have entered enough information into the
recipient field.
This prevents automatic lookups of the recipient before you are ready for the
system to 
perform the lookup. (Also allows you to enter a recipient that is not in the
Names soup).


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From PageXpress 2.0 README file:

PageXpress is a Shareware ($5.00) application for your Newton that allows you to
SEND alphanumeric pages from your Newton to a variety of alphanumeric pagers. 
This means that from your Newton you can send a text message to someone that
carries an alphanumeric pager (like a Newton MessageCard, etc...). You must have
a modem of some sort (PCMCIA, Cigarette Box, etc...) in order to use PageXpress
with your Newton. This version supports a virtually unlimited number of paging
services (in addition to Apple Wireless Messaging).  In theory it should work
with any paging service that supports the manual TAP protocol. If you find a
service which does not work I'd be interested in hearing about it.

Major differences between 1.0 and 2.0 are as follows:
 
1. Ability to send pages to multiple paging services, even while sending the
same message to many recipients.
2. Ability to set the phone number and comms parameters of the paging service
providers you will be using.
3. More robust comms handling.
4. More robust error handling.
5. Enhanced dial prefs allows you to write-in a value other than 8, 9 or no
prefix.
6. Recipient editor now tries to lookup pager id in Names soup.
7. Scrollable message window, makes it easier to add long messages.
8. Canned messages get added to content in message window, rather than
replacing the content completely.
 
Enjoy!
 
Ron Flax


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From PageXpress 1.0 README file:

PageXpress

PageXpress is an application that lets you send pages to Apple Wireless
Messaging subscribers from your Newton.  PageXpress also lets you send the same
message to multiple subscribers at the same time.

The application is quite simple to use, once you've configured your recipient
list.  To do so select "Manage Recipients" after tapping on the action button.
The Recipient Manager window will appear and you can Add or Delete entries.  You
can also edit an existing entry by double-tapping on the entry in the Recipient
Manager list.

You can tell PageXpress to use an outside line dialing prefix by selecting "Dial
Prefix" after tapping on the action button.  You can select 8, 9, or no prefix
from the dialog box that appears.

You can also edit the canned messages that show up in the "Message To Send"
popup menu to make using PageXpress even easier to use.  Select the "Edit Canned
Messages..." menu item to edit the list entries.

To send a page, select the recipients you want the message to go to, write in a
message or select one of the canned phrases from the popup menu, then make sure
your modem is ready and select "Send" from the action menu.

That's it!  Have fun..

Oh, and by the way... please keep those cards and letters coming (especially the
ones with the $5.00 shareware fee) :-)



