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From: cavrak@kira.UUCP (Steve Cavrak)
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Subject: Re: Wanted: simple word processor recommendations
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Date: 25 Feb 91 00:08:31 GMT
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In article <11498@adobe.UUCP>, mills@adobe.com (Dan Mills) writes:
 
	What word processor would people recommend that I get my Dad?
	He's never used a computer before, but he's interested in
	checking it out. I found a cheap used Mac for him, and now I
	want to set it up with some basic software, most importantly a
	simple easy-to-use word processor. It need not have lots any
	whiz-bang features, but it shouldn't be as non-Mac-like as
	MicroEmacs either. Any suggestions?


I like WriteNow.  It is compact and fast - both of which are important
if you're working on a single floppy system.  

You might consider MS-Works.  It has the a wordprocessor and
spreadsheet.  It also has a database component and a terminal
emulator.  Works is popular with teachers - probably because 
there are "versions" for DOS and APPLE II machines also.

See ya
Steve