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From: david@jc3b21.UUCP (David Quarles)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: Any Recommendation for IIe WYSIWYG word processing software?
Message-ID: <591@jc3b21.UUCP>
Date: 5 Mar 89 02:58:42 GMT
References: <890302-175601-12205@Xerox>
Organization: St. Petersburg Jr. College, FL
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From article <890302-175601-12205@Xerox>, by LLi.ESAE@XEROX.COM:
 
> I'm seeking recommendations for WYSIWYG word processing software on a IIe
> (128K, Enhanced, AE Serial Pro, Imagewriter, no hard disk).  I've heard of
> PUBLISH-IT, Springboard Publisher, MultiScribe, and the latest Learning
> Company desptop publishing software, but haven't seen any review article
> comparing these packages. Is any of them compatible with Appleworks (2.0)?

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I have used Appleworks and MULTISCRIBE 3.O on an Apple ][e enhanced with
a 1 Meg Ramfactor (with Ramcharger) and find both programs to be worth
their price.

With the ramcard, they both are super-fast, rivaling most computers,
even the Mac.  I also use Beagle Bros. Timeout accessories (spell
checker, page previewer, etc.) which makes Appleworks hard to beat.  The
Ramcharger allows the programs to be only a few seconds away from
turning on the computer (prodos boots in about 2 seconds).

Appleworks with Timeout Superfonts will allow you to print to the screen
and WYSIWYG but, for a lot less money you can buy MULTISCRIBE that has
the Macintosh pull-down menus and WYSIWYG as you type.  MULTISCRIBE now
comes with a spell checker.  MS is word processor only.

I use both a lot as they both have their particular advantages.  Timeout
is not compatible with MS.
 
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