MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
1st May 1996


Announcing the release of:

                    eNotes version 1.6b1 by Eclipse
                    
The latest version of the fully featured Internet email client for Apple 
Newton personal digital assistants.



WHAT IS ENOTES?

        eNotes is a program for your Newton MessagePad that can
        connect to a UNIX host via modem or serial line and
        send or receive Internet mail.  It also provides a nice
        interface for reading, sending and organising your mail.
        

FEATURES

        + Simple login scripting for connecting to your internet
          service provider
        + Clear and easy to use interface
        + Smart text wrapping to overcome the Newton's small screen
          width
        + Full threading of email items with the same subjects
        + Runs at up to 57,600 bps with MNP error correction
        + Works with GSM mobile phones with the appropriate
          hardware connectors
        
        In short it's the most functional email system for handheld
        computers today.
        
        
WHAT DO I NEED TO RUN ENOTES?

        - An Apple Newton MessagePad 100, 110, 120 or 130
        - About 150K free memory
        - A modem or a serial connection to a UNIX host which
          runs POP3 and SMTP servers
        - A shell account on that host
        
        eNotes does NOT currently support SLIP or PPP connections.
        Apple should release TCP/IP capabilities for the Newton
        some time in 1996, but until then shell accounts will be
        all that eNotes supports.


DOES ENOTES COST ANYTHING?

        Yes!  This version of eNotes will allow you to send and
        receive a total of 250 messages.  If you wish to unlock it
        for continued use, you must pay the US$50 registration fee.
        This system ensures that you will not pay for eNotes if it
        doesn't work for you, or even if you just don't like it.
        
        It also ensures that we get something back for all the work
        we've put into this product.  We think that $50 is quite
        a small price to pay, and the money will help us continue
        to support and improve eNotes for you.

        As of this version we also have a student price of $30.
        To take advantage of this you will need to send us your
        registration by mail along with a copy of some evidence
        that you are currently studying, such as a current student
        card or enrolment record.

        If you are a resident of Australia, you may register eNotes
        for the discounted price of AUS$50.
        
        
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY FIFTY BUCKS?

        You get a code that unlocks eNotes and allows you to continue
        using it on a single Newton.
        
        You will get notified of upgrades and other relevant
        information by e-mail.
        
        You will receive free bug fixes and patches for version 1.6.
        
        If you have a Newton with OS 2.0 then you will receive the
        new version 2.0 of eNotes when it is complete.  This version
        will be smaller, faster and better integrated with the new
        operating system.
        
        
WHAT IF I CAN'T GET IT WORKING?

        If you've read the manual ("manual.txt") and you still can't
        get it working, then send us some e-mail at enotes@pobox.com -
        we'll help you if the problem is something that can be solved
        with the current version of eNotes, and we'll take your problem
        into account for the next version of eNotes if we can't fix it
        straight away.
        
        
OK, IT'S WORKING AND I LIKE IT.  HOW DO I KEEP USING IT?

        You will need to know your eNotes serial number.  To find
        this out open eNotes, tap the "i" button at the bottom of the
        screen, choose "About" and then press the "Register" button in
        the about box.
        
        Then fill out the form at the bottom of this document,
        and either print it and mail it to:
                eNotes
                PO Box 1051
                Carlton VIC 3053
                AUSTRALIA
                
        or fax it to:
                +61 3 9349 2815

        or e-mail it to:
                enotes@pobox.com
                
        Cheques should be made out to:
                Instant Information Pty Ltd
                
        A commercial grade PGP public key is included below for
        those of you with access to PGP encryption software.  If
        you are sending credit card details over the Internet, we
        recommend that you use this to encrypt your message.
        
-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
Version: 2.6.3i

mQBtAzE9FvgAAAEDAJd7gxa7xa0jnu3yGKlxwXN4OpGJUHSdNMX6XHDFVTKHzxXf
4wdTIW+RW8vtGXxm7DUIxodc0lJOi0ei9zl9A8Wzdt7keJXlqeMQ7RgQULTy4TiB
6cWkRnZZYWjoR91nMQAFE7QZZU5vdGVzIDxlbm90ZXNAcG9ib3guY29tPokAdQMF
EDE9FvhZYWjoR91nMQEBb4IC/2JJDXng08tyRSwkI0RV5IeM+bC59kWaU9Ce0w+L
tCqlw3pVX/RRQtJML06g+DK6tJga/ldFRFNuCCa8LFL+sQl+fQddRTobR07Fe0n1
32GHXf02J2h74uWbi2IDVeubFQ==
=SGvs
-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

        To add this key to your PGP keyring under UNIX or DOS type:
                pgp -ka readme.txt
                
        You can then encrypt a message for mailing with:
                pgp -e <message file> eNotes
                
        The Macintosh version of PGP has a dialog based interface
        to allow you to do the same as above.
                

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                  ENOTES VERSION 1.6b1 REGISTRATION


Please send me the code to unlock my version of eNotes for continued
use.  My registration fee is enclosed.


PERSONAL INFORMATION

        Full name:      [____________________________________]
                        
        E-Mail address: [____________________________________]
                        
        Phone:  [________________]    Fax:  [________________]
        
        eNotes serial number:   [____________________________]

        eNotes version:         [____________________________]
        
        Newton operating system version:  [__________________]
        
        I am paying:
                [] International price           US$50
                [] Australian price             AUS$50
                [] Student price                 US$30
        
        I wish to pay by:
                []  Cheque (enclosed)
                []  VISA
                []  Mastercard
                
                
CREDIT CARD DETAILS

        Name on card:   [____________________________________]
                        
        Card number:    [____________________________________]
                        
        Expiry date:    [____________________________________]
        
        
        
SUGGESTIONS/COMMENTS:
        
        ______________________________________________________
        
        ______________________________________________________
        
        ______________________________________________________
        
        ______________________________________________________
        
        
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eNotes is brought to you by Pete Yandell, Sydney Low and Daniel Harris.
Copyright 1994-1996 Pete Yandell, Sydney Low, Daniel Harris.
