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News
Issue #2002 - 22
(June 2002)
(Updated June
12, 2002)
INFRASTRUCTURE,
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Cutting Edge Software Releases
Next Version of Quickoffice
Cutting Edge Software, Inc.
has announced the release of Quickoffice Version 6.0, with expansion
card support, ZoomView technology and a new desktop interface added
to the productivity suite for Palm-enabled handheld devices.
The memory expansion feature now makes it possible to store
volumes of business documents and data files on handhelds. With
Quickoffice 6.0, users of the latest Palm handhelds, such as the
Sony NR70 series, can save files to and access files from expansion
cards.
In the latest version, Cutting Edge Software has provided full
operability with Palm OS 4.0 and later ‘virtual file system’
capabilities. By enabling users to store and access Quickword
documents and Quicksheet spreadsheets from expansion memory cards,
including Secure Digital cards and Sony Memory Sticks, users are
able to gain quick and easy access to documents for viewing,
editing, printing or e-mailing.
The ZoomView feature allows users to easily view documents and
read ebooks on the latest handhelds by zooming in and out on the
text without altering font size.
The Quickoffice Desktop, a companion to Quickoffice suite, has
been totally revamped for improved usability and functionality in
managing files to be synchronized to handhelds. Quickoffice Desktop
now features an easier-to-use desktop program, with new pull-down
menus, customization features, and new tools for managing documents.
For more information: http://www.cesinc.com
MobileInfo.com’s Comments & Advisory: New
version of Quickoffice does improve user interface and functionality. Screen
size and lack of keyboard on most Palm models is a problem that software can
not overcome. We recommend that users should use this solution only in those
cases where they use these applications only occasionally. If you are always
mobile and use Word and Excel documents often, do not let the shortcomings
of devices affect your productivity. There is nothing like the real thing -
a notebook, a sub-notebook or a Pocket PC device in that order. On the other
hand, if you just need just an organizer, e-mail device and occasional word
capability, Quickoffice on Palm may be fine.
Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in
developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology
architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are
the property of their respective owners.
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