Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!mips!samsung!olivea!isc-br!tau-ceti!dogear!kharma!dave From: dave@kharma Newsgroups: comp.windows.ms Subject: Re: Grammatik vs RighWriter Message-ID: Date: 22 May 91 17:09:32 GMT References: <130730@unix.cis.pitt.edu> Distribution: usa Organization: Computer Concern of Springdale, WA 1-800-768-7109 Lines: 41 slbst18@unix.cis.pitt.edu (Stephanie L Bearse) writes: > Hi: > Does anyone use the grammer checkers Grammatik IV or RightWriter 4.0. IF > you do could you let me know as to which one is better when working with > documents using wordperfect and MWORD. I am using both wordperfect 5.1 > and microsoft word for DOS. I know that Grammatik exists for windows too. > If you know or use these packages and think highly or think they are a > waste of money please let me know. > > Thanks > > Steph > > This is my experience and, as such, is strictly my own observations. {A raving disclaimer} Having been a writer and having an extensive educationsal background in composition, it amuses me to see how our software has tried to to bring the art of a well-written sentence to the masses. Initially, I understand, in Grammatik III, they had minor bugs in the software relating to use with Wordperfect. According to the secretaries, they have eliminated nearly all the formatting errors. Still, Grammatik IV is not a replacement for a well-thought sentence. PC Magazine, PC World and Computer Shopper all agree {for once} on this subject. For, for the individual who wants to save precious time usually spent editing, who chooses to ignore the case errors which Grammatik still continues to tell you about, it does provide a quick and easy means of proofing a document. It works well with both Wordperfect 5.0 and 5.1 in our office, and since the secretaries neither have an education and background in grammer, it performs well for their needs. It really makes me feel wanted to see a four year education in english in a box...or almost, it would seem. Grammatik IV sometimes, rarely, catches me napping with regard to syntax, perhaps a dangling participle or two...|-) bugs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - isc-br!tau-ceti!dogear!kharma!dave [dave@kharma] Dave Laird, SysOp: kharma The Computer Concern, Springdale, WA 258-7109 or 1-800-786-7109 kharma: 509-233-8474 (Local from Spokane Area) 24hrs 1200-14400 (HST)