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From: peirce@outpost.UUCP (Michael Peirce)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Re: Wanted: simple word processor recommendations
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Date: 24 Feb 91 17:30:19 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?

The first two that come to mind are MacWrite II and WriteNow.  

I use MacWrite II - as do my Mom & Dad.  It's quite easy to use and  
get started with (does is still come with a "Guided Tour"?  If it does, 
GT's are a terrific way to get introduced to a product).

I've heard that WriteNow is in the same category of easy to get started
with.  I would avoid MicroSoft Word for beginners.

-- michael


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