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From: Daveed.Mandell@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Daveed Mandell)
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Subject: Re: ARKENSTONE Response
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Date: 17 Oct 90 04:51:12 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

In all fairness, Chip, Arkenstone got a much larger share of
"lumps" than did the Kurzweil systems.  Arkenstone does need to
write new, more thorough documentation, and provide it in all
media.  I understand its new software should clear up many of the
problems you outlined.  However, when it comes to reading faxes, it
seems Arkenstone should theoretically have the edge, since the
Kurzweil won't accommodate image scanning, such as PCX files,
unless you buy the Discover Freedom software.  This software will
handle TIFF, but not PCX, files.  It is also provided with only
print documentation.  In summary, though, it seems to me that the
Kurzweil systems are much better systems -- in your opinion -- than
the Arkenstone.  Arkenstone will have to deal with the points your
raised, and I hope they do promptly and thereby introduce
badly-needed imrovements in system design, software and
documentation.

--Daveed--

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