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From: David_J_Buerger@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: WordStar 5 install prob. on PC clone
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Date: 2 Sep 88 23:38:31 GMT
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I've just tried to install MicroPro's new WordStar 5.0 on an
IBM PC clone (Antex Data Systems).  The clone has 640K and a Hercules
clone graphics card on a monochrome display.

Virtually every installation option results in the same symptom:
When I type text into a new file, the program reboots itself and freezes.
If I enter the program and exit right away, the program freezes and I
have to reboot the PC.

None of these problems are experienced when the program is run on a
true blue IBM PC with standard mono display, or on a 386 clone with EGA.
The PC clone has only two floppy disk drives.

Suggestions are welcome!  I spent 1/2 hour on hold trying to get through
to get through to MicroPro's support line.  Never made it.

David Buerger
Santa Clara University
dbuerger@scu.bitnet  (prefered)