goh@galaxy.cps.msu.edu (Goh Yang Chong) (05/29/91)
It seemed that isn't much talk about HP New Wave in this group, even though the program is suppose to run on top of Windows. I've only a brief session with the pre-released version. Did not get to see much of what it can do since most applications does not run in the New Wave environments. Tried bridging some Window 3.0 utilities like the clock but it did not work. I do like the idea of dragging objects to the printer icon to print it. However, I noticed that it takes up a considerable amount of disk space (about 10 MB or more). Anyway, I only worked on the pre-released version, a lot of things could have been change since then. I might consider purchasing it if anyone could provide a more detailed insight of the program, like how good is its support for both windows and DOS applications, whether it will run under OS/2 2.0 or later in its future upgrades or current version (3.0 I suppose). Any helpful information or advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Yang Chong Goh Computer Science Department Voice : (517)-337-4099 Michigan State University. Email : goh@cps.msu.edu.
kumarr@hparc0.HP.COM (Kumar Rangan) (05/31/91)
U should be able to bridge most windows & DOS applications into Newwave. If u insert the 1st disk in your A drive, change to A drive & type bridge, it should come up with a list of programs it will bridge for you. These include clock, calendar, excel, lotus,word, wordperfect, ... (I dont have the complete list in my head!). Also, there are quite a few applications that have been "ported" to be Newwave aware. These include lotus 2.2, excel, charisma, dynacomm, amipro, and a bunch of others. When u buy NewWave, u should get a catalog called "HP NewWave applications catalog" which lists products which are Newwave aware. Windows + Newwave takes up about 13MB of disc space. If u delete the CBT package that comes with Newwave, u gain approx 3MB back. If u have specific questions in getting NW to work, email me & I'm happy to help. BTW, one of the best features of NW is the Agent facility which allows u to automate & schedule tasks. * Kumar "I prefer to be pissed off, than pissed on!" Rangan * * HP Wellington Internet : kumarr@hparc0.aus.hp.com * * New Zealand Compuserve : 76320,532 (not visited often) * * Phone : +64 4 820400 HP Desk : Kumar Rangan/hp9781/01 * DISCLAIMER : The above are my opinions, NOT HP's.