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From: gjp@sei.cmu.edu (George Pandelios)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc,comp.sys.tandy
Subject: Please recommend a SIMPLE Word Processor for my parents
Keywords: SIMPLE intuitive word processor
Message-ID: <5137@i.sei.cmu.edu>
Date: 30 Nov 89 02:56:14 GMT
Organization: Carnegie-Mellon University (Software Engineering Institute), Pgh, PA
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Hello Netlanders!

I have an interesting question for you.  Here's the scenario:

My parents (who are in their late '60s, early '70s) own an AT compatible
(Tandy 3000 HD).  I am looking for a *SIMPLE*, *EASY-TO-USE* word processing
package for them.  All they want to do is compose small documents - letters,
short newsletters, church financial statements (no spreadsheet usage).  To
date, they have been stymied by PC-Write (steep learning curve) and confused
by Mass-11 (too arcane).

I must confess that I probably pushed them too far too fast.  So, before
they boot this computer out the door (better it than their relationship
with me!), I have one more chance to get them going.

All that out of the way, here is what they need in a word processor:

   Simple, intuitive (remember, these folks are used to typewriters) 
   user interface

   Well written, easy to follow documentation (tutorial & reference manual)

   NOT a lot of features (simple is better).

Please send me your suggestions (e-mail) for products I should evaluate for
their use.  I'm going to let them pick the winner (if any), but I want to
narrow the field down to a few finalists with real merit.  If there is 
sufficient interest, I will summarize to the net.

Many thanks!

George
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