[at-l] Data Books in PDA format?

[Tim.Hewitt@fairchildsemi.com (Tim Hewitt)]

 W F Thorneloe <thornel@attglobal.net> wrote:
> Subject: 
> Cc: "'Eric Primack'" <eap0758@garnet.acns.fsu.edu>,
> <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> 
> I've scanned pages of the Databook into text format (via OCR) and then
> downloaded it to my PalmPilot as a note. That works well for a few pages,
> but there is a limit on the size of text file. I suppose you could input it
> as a database, but that sounds more complicated than I like. Frankly, I
> preferred to copying it to fit on a single 8.5x11 page and laminating it.
> That way, I can look at it and not worry about the rain shorting my PDA. Of
> course, as a lowly sectioner, I only need to carry a few pages of Databook
> at a time.
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The right format for the Palm would be DOC format, and then use one of the
many PalmOS Doc readers out there. These get around the limitations of the
memo pad.

You can also put your Palm in a waterproof case if you are concerned about
taking it in the rain.

-p
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