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From: esp_05@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU (Stdnt 05)
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Subject: Re: WordWriter Paragraph format
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Date: 9 Dec 89 17:52:48 GMT
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Regarding the good spelling checker in Word Writer and lacking in
First Word Plus:  I don't know if it's still available, but Thunder
from Batteries Included is THE BEST spelling checker I've seen on any
computer.  And I've seen a few, since I was involved in evaluating
packages for use with Stedman's Medical Dictionary for Stedman's
owners.  It didn't use that much memory, and it was fantastic at
finding the correct spelling of misspelled words.  It ran in the
background so it could check spelling while you type, and it would
work with just about any GEM program (eg NOT ST Writer).

I think BI is out of business, however, and I don't know if ayone is
still marketing it.  You may be able to find an old copy left over.
If it's not being produced anymore that's a shame.

Eric