LunaSuite Pro 2.1Bc350EN Rotterdam, 18 September 1998 Lunatech Research announces the release of LunaSuite Pro 2.1Bc350EN LunaSuite is a set of modular network tools for Newton technologies. LunaSuite integrates with the Newton 2.1 Operating System. It adds functionality to Newton's Names, Owners and Worksites, InBox, OutBox and every application that uses transports. LunaSuite provides a "plug-in" architecture. Currently available modules include eMail, a WWW Browser, FTP, and GSM-SMS. About this release: You can download LunaSuite Pro from our site in Macintosh and PC format. This is a fully functional version which will only work for 2 weeks unless it is registered. Registered users will be able to download and install LunaSuite Pro 2.1Bc350EN without having to register the software again. LunaSuite will only run on Newton OS 2.1 units and requires NIE 2.0. A MP2100 or upgraded MP2000 is strongly recommended, although there are persons using LunaSuite Pro on eMates. What's new or fixed in this release: * Sporadic DNS problems should now be solved. * Message window no longer closes when viewing HTML messages/documents. * The scheduler now treats the 'depth' a bit differently. Images are no longer counted as a link, but rather as belonging to the page itself. * MIME messages that have a more complex structure should now be decoded properly. * The LunaRanger should no longer conflict with ButtonBar+ from StandAlone. * LunaSuite registration is now possible through a HTTP proxy server. * 'Delete from server' behaviour will no longer ask for confirmation for each item. * LunaSuite version information is now available by tapping the package(s). * Email addresses in groups should no longer confuse the LunaSuite when parsing the receipients on incoming messages. * The POP3 transport now has better status updates. It now also provides a feature that will 'sync' the LunaSuite with whatever is on the server. * Left-hand scrolling is now supported in the HTML stationary. This stationary now also allows all images to be 'pre' loaded (instead of image loading when needed). * HTTP Expire no longer activates during the retrieval of a document. * The user can now specify whether passwords should be deleted on unit powerdown or not. * Improved vCard compatibility. * No more dotted lines in the email message viewer. * Miscelaneous improvements across the board. An overview of the major LunaSuite features: * POP3 and SMTP mailer. * HTTP (with support for proxy servers, cookies and authentication) and FTP (upload and download) transfers. * HTML 3.2 support including: Tables, Frames, a true layout, contextual menus. * MIME implementation which can handle: GIF (animating), JPEG, Base64, HTML, Quoted-Printable, MacBinary, AppleSingle, native Newton data, Newton packages, multiparts, basic sound, AIFF/AIFC sound, and vCards. * Full integration with the Newton OS (URLs into names, able to view raw HTML from Notepad and NewtonWorks). * Separate applications for bookmarks, a browser, a configuration app, a go-to application and a web retriever app. * Developer API documentation. General information: Where can I download LunaSuite Pro 2.1? If you would like to try LunaSuite before purchasing, a fully working version can be downloaded from our web site. The demo version does have a two week limitation after which time it will not work any more. The LunaSuite site is available via: [1]http://www.lunatech.com/products/lunasuite/ Purchasing the LunaSuite will allow you to unlock the LunaSuite to prevent it from expiring! Licenses can be purchased online via Lunatech's secure site. A (boxed) CD-ROM version of the LunaSuite Pro 2.1 is not available at this time. What does LunaSuite Pro 2.1 cost? Pricing for LunaSuite is US $69.00. If you decide that you would like to purchase LunaSuite, you can do this with a credit card via our secure server. Below are more details as to what you get with your purchase. Lunatech reserves the right to change its prices and discounts. Discounts are available for large quantity purchases: * Automatic discount of 30% for purchases of 10 - 49 licenses (must be purchased at same time). * Automatic discount of 40% for purchases of 50 - 200 licenses (must be purchased at same time). * Purchases above 200 licenses can be agreed on case-by-case basis. When you purchase LunaSuite (via our website) you will receive via email a confirmation of purchase, and once you credit card payment has cleared, you will receive a license number with which you can register your copy of LunaSuite Pro via our web site (using LunaSuite itself). LunaSuite Download and Support: All support of LunaSuite will be done via the LunaSuite web site. There is documentation, a discussion forum, bug reporting forms, mailing lists, release notes (a must read!) and other supporting technical information available on the site. And of course, we will also continue to monitor the Newton news groups on the Internet. The LunaSuite site is available via: [2]http://www.lunatech.com/products/lunasuite/ Future plans for LunaSuite: Release 350 is the final release of the LunaSuite Pro. Lunatech will release a maintenance release during 4th quarter 1998. During 1999 Lunatech will put the source code to the LunaSuite in the public domain and will look for another developer, or a group of developers that is willing to further support it with handholding from our side. However, we do reserve the right to change our minds on this. _________________________________________________________________ All trademarks are property of their respective owners and are used for explanatory purposes only. THE LUNASUITE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS, AND, ACCORDINGLY, LUNATECH RESEARCH MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THIS PRODUCT OR ANY SERVICE OR ITEM OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED TO YOU, AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. ©1998 Lunatech Research: [3]http://www.lunatech.com/ References 1. http://www.lunatech.com/products/lunasuite/ 2. http://www.lunatech.com/products/lunasuite/ 3. http://www.lunatech.com/