nAreaCodes version .4

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What!? Incredible!  Yet Another Newton hack from Bill Kearney.



)1994 William Kearney & The Novanto Group



I've always wanted to do this one, but never quite got around to it.  Well, here it is!



This app is a Formula template.  That is, it installs itself in the Newton's Forumulas app list.  This is where you'll normally find the metric and currency converters and the loan calculators.  Now, you'll have an area code lookup database in there as well.



Simply install nAreaCodes and tap the Formulas icon in the Extras drawer.  You should see an Area Code entry.  Tap it. 



There are two fields in which you can enter search information.  There is one field for you to enter an area code.  Enter one and tap the Find button to the right of the entry field.  nAreaCodes will lookup that area code and display what area is covered by that code.  If you enter an invalid or unknown area code, it will display "None found".  The second field allows for searching the text information in the area code database.  Enter any text you'd like to have searched and tap the Find button next to it's field.  Please note that it will not search for anything shorter than three letters.  If you'd like to search by the state abbreviation, enclose it in brackets; [MD] or [NY].



Why did I write this?  



Well, I get a lot of calls and e-mail from folks and there's often a long-distance number in the message.  Before I go calling blindly at peak-billing rates, I want to check the area code.  If it's not some distant location like Toronto (Hi, George!), then I'll call. 



nAreaCodes will not affect any other operation of your Newton.   It does not currently provide lookup by name.  I could make it do this rather easily.  If enough folks request it when they pay the Shareware fee, I will add it.  Only registered users will receive that version.



International users attention!  If you're interested, I can make a version with country codes.  E-Mail me with a request.  





Disclaimer

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This product is currently in beta test.  It's not known to have any bugs or defects that would impair the use of your Newton.  However, it is possible something unforseen could go wrong.  We cannot be held responsible for any loss of info or the usage of your Newton.  Please back up your Newton before installing this package!





Revision history:

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12/21/94 - version .4

Correct the state abbreviation for West Virginia.

Thanks go out to Pete Dailey for catching this error!



12/12/94 - version .3

Corrected several minor errors.

Added the text search features.



9/29/94 - version .2

Corrected area code 610 to reflect Pennsylvania.

Thanks go out to Larry Slack for noticing this one!





7/28 - version .1

Initial release to the public.





Shareware

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nAreaCodes is ShareWare, send $15 to the below address.  If you use this a couple of times, like it and/or encourage a friend to use it, that's a fair statement of it's value, send the fee!



This app will expire 30 days after you install it and totally expire on 5/26/95.  Registered users will receive and unlimited version with no expiration date.



Please, submit US funds or postal money orders only!



Include your mailing and e-mail addresses.  Updates will be sent via e-mail only.  If you need a copy on a floppy disk, send a SASE floppy mailer with diskette or an extra $5 for me to send you one.  Please specify Mac or PC floppy format.





How to contact the author

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Bill Kearney can be reached as follows:



Internet:   wkearney@access.digex.net (preferred mail box)

Telephone:   (410)-235-4574



or good old US Mail at:



Bill Kearney

The Novanto Group

P.O.Box 201

Lutherville, MD 21093-0201





A note from the author

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For those of you who've read my other product ReadMe files, this may seem a bit tame.  I've been a rather vocal critic of user support for shareware.  I certainly don't envision making a mint off of these products, but it's nice to see folks put their dollars behind my efforts.  If you like products like nAreaCodes and want to see others of it's kind, you need to support the authors who create them.  So, please, send your fees today!  If not to me, at least to another author.



This was a quick hack for my own personal use.  I've released it to the ShareWare system.  I retain all rights to it.  If you'd like to distribute it, you must get my e-mail permission first.



If you've got critcisms or suggestions about any of my products, I welcome feedback.  Bugs reports are also appreciated.  If you like it, but don't want to cough up a few bucks, at least send me a e-mail message saying you've seen it and like it.  I promise not to harass you too much!



Thanks for your time and enjoy using nAreaCodes!