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From: dwight@timeinc.UUCP (Dwight Ernest)
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Subject: Re: easy word proc?
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Date: Sun, 2-Dec-84 10:19:42 EST
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Posted: Sun Dec  2 10:19:42 1984
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> 
> Any info on a good word processor for a PC?  This is for our secretaries
> who are used to a Wang.  Therefore it has to be simple, not powerful.
> 'wordstar' blows them away!
> 
> 
> Thanks
> Sam Scalise

Gee! What a novel question! (:-)

Actually, this question is so common that it's been answered to death.
And there are so many different word processing programs on the market
that it's almost impossible to narrow your choices down. Choosing a word
processor from among the hundreds available for the PC is like choosing
the right automobile to fit your needs and tastes.

What you ought to do is go out and pick up a copy of the Whole Earth
Software Catalogue or a copy of one of the issues of the Whole Earth
Software Review. You can find them on GOOD newsstands. They devoted
an entire issue to a very sensical and clear evaluation of many of the
top w.p. software packages available for many different operating systems
including the PC. If you have difficulty finding a copy of the WESR's
issue on w.p., let me know and I'll send you one.

As I recall, there's one w.p. package for the PC that offers Wang-like
properties. Personally, I'm a devotee of XyWrite from XyQuest. If you'd
like more info on that one, let me know, too. But that's my own
opinion--sometimes talking about this subject is about as problematical
as talking about sex or religion with people you work with--a no-no.
(But  since you asked, I also think people ought to stay away
from the Pfs: series.)
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