- an Ultra Fast Package Launcher for Newton MP
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since Aug-20-1997.
News
- Jun-24-1999
I will have my honeymoon in Europe from Jun-25-1999 to Jul-23-1999. I will not
bring my Newton MP with me that I will not be able to handle any enquries nor
registrations. Sorry for any inconvenient.
- Mar-9-1998
There is a promotion price cut for PkgPopper, please read the registration
section for more detail.
- Jan-30-1998
PkgPopper 1.32 is released. This version fixes a few minor bugs when using in
MP2000. PkgPopper Script Pack 1.0 is released, the script pack will install
scripts for PowerOff, Reset and PocketMoney support.
- Nov-6-1997
PkgPopper 1.3 is released. This version reduces the heap usage of the editor to
a minimum, so that it can work fine even with 100 or 200 packages installed.
- Sep-5-1997
PkgPopper 1.2 is released. This version added the support of freezed packages
and has some minor enchancement on heap usage, speed and editor
features.
- Aug-25-1997
PkgPopper 1.1 is released. This new version fixed the crashed editor in the
archive as well as some minor bugs. Also it is now MP2000 ready.
- Aug-21-1997
Due to potential naming conflict with Package Popup by SAS, PkgPopup is changed
to PkgPopper.
- Aug-20-1997
PkgPopup 1.0 is released.
Introduction
PkgPopper adds a popup menu to your Newton MP which enable you to launch
different Applications, Scripts, Books, HelpBooks, etc. If you select an
application that is already open, it will be brought to front without reopening
it. This popup menu is activated by tapping on the PkgPopper button. Pressing
on the button will have another effect, that is to toggle the backlight.
You can change the button location, the button size, and the popup menu
location according to your faviorate in the preference settings.
It comes with a full featured editor which let you edit the entries in
the popup menu. You can add entries, move entries, and delete entries with
great ease.
PkgPopper is the ultimate package launcher and switcher that can greatly
increase your efficiency and productivity.
Features
- Package launcher (include freezed packages)
- Backlight toggler
- Fast swap between different open application
- User editable popup menu
- User editable interfaces
- Separate PkgPopper button and PkgPopper editor for space saving
Installation
- Install the "PkgPopper.pkg" to your Newton MP.
- Install the "PPEditor.pkg" to your Newton MP.
- Tap the lower right corner of your screen and the menu will popup.
- Select "Preferences"
- Set your faviorate settings and tap the "Edit Package List" button.
- Setup the menu using the editor.
- Quit the editor and updates the settings.
- Remove the editor package to save space (optional).
Screen Shots



PkgPopper Archive
For Macintosh:
For Windows:
For Unix:
PkgPopper Script Pack Archive
For Macintosh:
For Windows:
For Unix:
Registration
Registration fee for PkgPopper is US$14.95.
For registered users of my other shareware, the registration fee for PkgPopper
is US$11.
Register through Kagi
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