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June 1996 Newton Technology Journal

Motorola NewsCard) and two-way pagers (the Motorola Tango). Device

developers can write additional drivers for new paging devices as they

become available.

You can make inquires concerning the Messaging Enabler at

[email protected]. Put “Messaging Enabler” in the subject

line of the message.

INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS

Internet technologies are essential to the Newton communications strategy.

They will provide better networking capabilities when coupled with Ethernet

and AppleTalk networks. Perhaps the most exciting part of the Internet is

the trend for Internet technologies (e.g., PPP, TCP/IP, HTML, GIF, POP/SMTP)

to replace proprietary clients.

An example of this trend is Lotus cc:Mail For the World Wide Web,

Release 1.0. It allows full cc:Mail support without cc:Mail client software.

Another example is the use of Lotus InterNotes or Oracle WebServer to

provide access to corporate processes and databases without using Lotus

Notes or Oracle SQL database client software on the Newton platform.

The advantages to corporations of using Internet technologies for mobile

platforms are:

• No change is required to the corporate database

• The mobile platform, free from the restrictions of proprietary

applications and protocols, becomes a “universal client” that offers

complete access to corporate data without providing mobile software

To bring Internet technologies to the Newton platform, we have four

strategic initiatives underway: third-party Internet applications development,

improved hardware capabilities, enabling software, and Apple-branded

solutions.

Internet applications development. We are relying on and working

closely with developers to provide key Internet applications such as HTML,

e-mail, newsgroups, Telnet, and FTP. There are many opportunities for

developers in these areas, as well as in other Internet areas.

New hardware capabilities. To enhance the Newton platform for

Internet technologies, we are making changes in three hardware areas over

the next year:

• Memory. The trade-off for memory is always cost. We are providing

more system memory in Apple products (e.g., the MessagePad 130) to

fill the needs of running TCP/IP communications and Internet

applications at the same time. We are also looking at ways of providing

memory in a modular fashion.

• Graphics. Graphics are fast becoming an important part of the

Internet experience. We are evaluating ways to provide improved

screen capabilities so the Newton platform will have a graphics display.

• Speed. The need to support graphics, run multiple applications

simultaneously, and offer TCP/IP communications push the need for

better platform performance. We are evaluating the use of the

StrongARM technology for use with the Newton platform.

Enabling technologies. A set of common Internet technologies like TCP,

UDP, IP DNR, PPP, and SLIP are required to run Internet applications.

Therefore, we are developing the Newton Internet Enabler (NIE). Version 1.0

of the NIE will provide a complete kit for developers, including the protocols

mentioned above plus a scripting engine for establishing connections to ISPs.

Future versions of NIE will build on this set of Internet technologies.

(The NIE is a strictly a developers’ tool, and will be provided to

developers to include in their applications. It will be licensed and handled in

a manner similar to DILs. NIE 1.0 will be available this summer.)

Apple-branded solutions. To make it easier for customers to obtain the

necessary elements for an Internet solution on the Newton platform, we are

considering developing an Apple-branded product, like the Apple Internet

Connection Kit, for the Newton. As the rest of the pieces discussed here

come together, we will evaluate this opportunity for both Apple and our

developers.

IN CONCLUSION

Advanced communications capabilities are extremely important for the

Newton platform, and the members of the Newton Systems Group are

excited about the Newton platform communications strategy. The

combination of built-in capabilities (e.g., serial connection and faxing) and

development aids such as enablers will help Newton developers add new

communications capabilities to their products, keeping Newton the

premiere PDA platform.

NTJ

To request information on

or an application for

Apple’s Newton developer programs,

contact Apple’s Developer Support Center at

408-974-4897

or Applelink: DEVSUPPORT

or Internet:

DEVSUPPOR[email protected]

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