---------- >From: Richard Hartman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: RE: How can I know if a database was deleted from the Palm de vice? >Date: Wed, Oct 6, 1999, 7:19 PM > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Chris Faherty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> >> I've been following this thread because I'm also interested >> in quicker ways >> to find/open databases. One of my programs has to open 4 databases at >> launch, and that can take over a second. >> >> IIRC the more recent OS versions are quicker in doing this so >> I guess it >> isn't that much of an issue. Still, it is frustrating to >> stare at a blank >> screen for almost a second :) >> > > Well, now you've hit one of my pet peeves on the head ... > there should be NO reason to look at a blank screen > when starting an app -- especially for an extended period > of time. It makes the use think something went wrong. > > At the very least, put up a bit of text that says "Loading..." > or something! > > -- > -Richard M. Hartman > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > 186,000 mi./sec ... not just a good idea, it's the LAW! > >
