Re: Using Zoomer as Note-taker

starnet!apple!trantor.harris-atd.com!chuck (Chuck Musciano)

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Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1993 15:42:54 +0500
From: starnet!apple!trantor.harris-atd.com!chuck (Chuck Musciano)
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Subject: Re: Using Zoomer as Note-taker
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> NOT!  You can draw things on the sketch page and then, with tabs and 
> carriage returns, place the text anywhere you want to on the page.  
> None of this was faked, it was a carefully thought out page depicting 
> the planets.  Thinking out what to put on the page beforehand is a 
> necessity.  If the person who originally posted this message would 
> like help in setting up his/her page, you can email 
> support@palm.com.  We would be more than happy to get you going.

     My idea of an intuitive, pen-based interface does not involve using
tabs and carriage returns to position text.  I don't even do that with any
other non-pen system I use, and I haven't done anything like it since I
started using systems with mice eight years ago..

     You shouldn't have to "think beforehand".  You should be able to 
sketch and fiddle and rework drawings, selecting text and pen strokes and
moving them around.  Use a Newton and you'll see what I mean.

> Also, you can call the Fulfillment House to order Palm Connect.  Their 
> number is 1-800-881-PALM.

     Already did this; I anxiously await delivery :-)

Chuck Musciano