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FAQ for the Newton Community

This is the September 2001 update. Released on September, 1st

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Top five questions

• IIC6a My Newton won't turn on. What should I do?
• IIA1e I have a Newton model H1000. What is this?
• IIIB3 How do I connect the Newton to my Mac/PC?
• IIB2a Which modem can I use? Are there drivers for my modem?
• IIA1f I heard a rumor that Apple is making a new Newton. Is this true?

Table of contents

• PART I: Introduction

  Basis information and links to other FAQs.

• PART II: Newton Hardware

  The Newton MessagePad family, compatible hardware & hardware problems.

• PART III: Newton OS

  System versions, use of the NOS & problems

• PART IV: The Newton Community on the Internet

  Groups & links

• PART V: Newton Software

  Sources, Apple software, Internet, Fonts & localization software

• PART VI: Newton Books

  How to find & create books

• PART VII: Development

  Links to development solutions & documentation for all platforms and languages.

This FAQ is HTML 4.0 compliant & Newton friendly.