Actually, Newton Handwriting Recoginition (i.e. "Rosetta") lives on in Mac OS 10.3. Hook up a graphics tablet, and then active "Inkwell" in the control panel, and start writing away. That's all it takes.
Actually, I'm writing this reply to you right NOW on my tablet. Admittedy, it is much slower than typing...
But it's cool and hip, with shiny Steve-approved plastic trim.
Typical Mac user. Think Different - like all the other Macmoonies.