Re: MultiScribe disks?

[ag471@yfn.ysu.edu (Eric S. Ford)]

In a previous article, archm@pro-scat.cts.com (Arch Mirrielees) says:

>Some thoughts:
>
>1.  AppleWorks GS uses MultiScribe GS as its word processing program.

Is this right?  I thought it was BeagleWrite and BeagleWrite GS that use
MultiScribe.  Appleworks GS is a Claris product.

>2.  I stopped using MultiScribe GS years ago due to its cumbersomness. 
>This is another case where you just can't beat good old AppleWorks classic
>for its ease of use and, if your sister is just using a word processor on a
>casual basis, classic AWKS is the way to go.

Mega-dittoes!  On the other hand, Applewriter is now public domain and
will serve nicely as well.  The WPL also adds considerable power (if you
can find a manual).

>And lastly, do as I did.  Get a Panasonic KX-P1124i printer for about $250
>and use classic AppleWorks.  The printer has half a dozen fonts built in to
>it, does a good job with its 24 pin clarity (vs. the ImageWriter II nine
>pin setup).  NOTE:  The Panasonic will not do color.

On the other hand, why not just get a DeskJet for nearly the same price?



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Eric S. Ford    ag471@yfn.ysu.edu