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Re: New word processor?

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From: Viktor Haag
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1992 23:36
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In article <9210260138.AA12892@amber.ppe.ppd.ti.com> wstrain@ppe.ppd.ti.com (Jeff Strain) writes:
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>I am looking for a fast, lean, and though I shudder to use the phrase,
>elegant word processor. I am willing to sacrifice features (e.g. tables,
>columns, etc) for a clean Mac interface. I am aware of the following 
>"major" Mac word processing apps:
>
>MacWrite II
>WriteNow
>Word Perfect

I wouldn't recommend MacWrite II -- I found it very clunky.

Word Perfect is "perfect" for the quirky power user.  I really like
the program and am a diehard fan -- HOWEVER -- it probably won't fit your
bill.  Although it is miles more elegant than WORD 5.0, it is not a 
traditionally lean and seamless Macapp.

The obvious choice, as far as most people are concerned, is WriteNow.
All the reasons I have read or heard for using WriteNow fit your stated
wants perfectly.

While it lacks features found in WordPerfect (or Word, or Nisus), it is
lean, fast, clean and easy to use (just like a Macapp oughta be).

On a related note; has anyone heard of a wordprocessor/text tool 
called "End Note +"?  The only thing I know is the name, and the fact
that even at Educational Discounts, its pretty pricey.



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