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The author critically and thoroughly evaluates the text editing capabilities and performance of word processors and concludes that for programing applications MicroPro's WordMaster is the best software bargain around, with WordStar, Magic Wand, and Electric Pencil running behind. (KC)

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1007399
ERIC Subject
Computer Programs;
Computers;
Data Processing;
Electronic Equipment;
Equipment Evaluation;
Input Output Devices;
Microcomputers
Identifier / keyword
Word Processors; Text Editors
Title
A Writer Looks at Word Processors
Author
Pournelle, Jerry
Publication title
onComputing
Volume
2
Issue
1
Pages
83-87
Publication date
Summer 1980
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Summary language
English
Language of publication
English
Document type
Article, Report
Subfile
ERIC, Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE)
Accession number
EJ226858
ProQuest document ID
63736949
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/writer-looks-at-word-processors/docview/63736949/se-2?accountid=208611
Last updated
2024-04-21
Database
Education Research Index