File: ANewsWirePPC.pkg Author: AbiSoft (bedev@abisoft.com) Release: 1.02 (August 16, 1998) Compatability: R3 Archive Contents: Full Distribution: ANewsWirePPC, ANewsWireSaverPPC, ANewsWire.txt (this file), RegisterPPC, ANewsWire.html, Documentation (folder), images (folder), Sounds (folder) Installation: If file doesn't install automatically, use Install in SoftwareValet and select the file. Description: A reader for Reuters(TM) news summaries from Yahoo! The news summary is displayed in a window (as an application) or on the blanked screen (using a Blanket compatible screen blanker module). A "prefs" popup allows selection of a particular setting, and customization of colors (using a list, rather than a color selector, in deference to color blind users), fonts, time and network (proxy host, download frequency) settings. Notes: Uses Jon Watte's libprefs to store changed settings, Robert Polic's slider to change settings, and Jon Watte's be-sfx to play the teletype like sound in the copyright and about popups. Does not currently support replicants. (Coming!) Newest Features: talking buttons, fully implemented preferences popup, Kagi registration Notes: After expiration of the demo version (10/30/98 in this release), the automatic download feature is disabled; the program will still work, but only for download on demand. Registration: ANewsWire is shareware if you like it please register. $15 to register.