crazyrat@disk.UUCP (@jap) (09/15/90)
Anyone out there got a bought copy of WordPerfect Amiga that they would like to sell me? I can get it for 89 bucks, but I can't see the use of shelling out that much money for as much as I will be using it. The only reason I want it is to be able to take my work home and use the same word processor that I have there. Thanks all! @jap -- Joel C. Justen Crazyrat Productions Ltd. disc: who cares? CRAZYRAT@DISK.UUCP
bin@primate.wisc.edu (Brain in Neutral) (09/17/90)
What is the current version of WP for Amiga, anyway? Paul DuBois dubois@primate.wisc.edu
UH2@psuvm.psu.edu (Lee Sailer) (09/18/90)
In article <3113@uakari.primate.wisc.edu>, bin@primate.wisc.edu (Brain in Neutral) says: >What is the current version of WP for Amiga, anyway? If you mean, what's the *major* version number, it is still 4.1, though it is a little different from WP 4.1 for MSDOS, that's essentially what you get. If you mean what minor version or update, I think mine is sometime in fall of 1989. Type the HELP key to see what yours is. Amiga WP is OK, but it has several annoying misfeatures, IMHO. If I had it to do over, I'd get ProWrite .
consp11@bingsuns.cc.binghamton.edu (Brett Kessler) (09/18/90)
In article <90260.143224UH2@psuvm.psu.edu>, UH2@psuvm.psu.edu (Lee Sailer) writes: |>In article <3113@uakari.primate.wisc.edu>, bin@primate.wisc.edu (Brain in |>Neutral) says: |> |>>What is the current version of WP for Amiga, anyway? |> |>If you mean, what's the *major* version number, it is still 4.1, |>though it is a little different from WP 4.1 for MSDOS, that's |>essentially what you get. Actually, I recently heard a rumor that WP version 5.1 has been released for the Amiga. Is there any truth to this? (Not that I'd buy it - I think WP is a dog - but it would lend a bit of much-needed reassurance to this Amiga user.) +------///-+------------------| BRETT KESSLER |------------------+-\\\------+ | /// | consp11@bingvaxu.cc.binghamton.edu | \\\ | | \\\/// | consp11@bingvaxa.BITNET | \\\/// | | \XX/ | (PeopleLink) B.KESSLER | \XX/ | +----------+-----------------------------------------------------+----------+
tep@tots.UUCP (Tom Perrine) (09/19/90)
The latest version for WordPerfect for the Amiga is 4.1. To find the "release" of your copy, run WP and hit the help key. There is a date on the help screen. This is the date of the release. The lastest release is 9/29/89. There is also a "release" and date associated with PRINT, and WP Library. I called WP for support last week and asked about a newer version and they said "not yet". This is the *only* problem with Amiga WP that I can think of. WP just doesn't give the Amiga version enough development effort. WP's advantage is that it is available on multiple platforms and that the support is better than first rate. We run WP here on Dats General super-minis (where WP got started), PC clones, and occasionally Macs. I use WP at home on my Amiga because the files are compatible. We will probably install WP on some new Suns we are getting, for those who can't handle GNU Emacs :-) I guess I am a satisfied customer because I use WP for word processing, not desktop publishing, and the support really is excellent. Tom Perrine (tep) |Internet: tep@tots.Logicon.COM Logicon |UUCP: nosc!hamachi!tots!tep Tactical and Training Systems Division |-or- sun!suntan!tots!tep San Diego CA |GENIE: T.PERRINE "Harried: with preschoolers" |+1 619 455 1330 Home of the _Tower Operator Training System_ as seen in the SunTech Journal.
jheald@hydra.unm.edu (Jerry Heald ) (09/20/90)
I talked to WordPerfect yesterday and was told a maintenance revision for WB2.0 is to be expected in mid Oct. -- Jerry Heald (505) 836-8640 (H) General Electric Co. Albuquerque, New Mexico Internet: jheald@hydra.unm.edu GEnie: J.HEALD
david@starsoft.UUCP (Dave Lowrey) (09/21/90)
>In article <4047@bingvaxu.cc.binghamton.edu> consp11@bingsuns.cc.binghamton.edu (Brett Kessler) writes: >In article <90260.143224UH2@psuvm.psu.edu>, UH2@psuvm.psu.edu (Lee >Sailer) writes: >|>In article <3113@uakari.primate.wisc.edu>, bin@primate.wisc.edu (Brain in >|>Neutral) says: >|> >|>>What is the current version of WP for Amiga, anyway? >|> >|>If you mean, what's the *major* version number, it is still 4.1, >|>though it is a little different from WP 4.1 for MSDOS, that's >|>essentially what you get. > >Actually, I recently heard a rumor that WP version 5.1 has been released >for the Amiga. Is there any truth to this? (Not that I'd buy it - I >think WP is a dog - but it would lend a bit of much-needed reassurance >to this Amiga user.) > In his Oct. 90 Roomers columns, Amazing Computing's "Bandito" says that WordPerect is considering "WordPerfect 5.0 with a true graphical interface and a version of PlanPerfect for the Amiga" .... He goes on to say that CBM is lobbying hard to see that this is done. Keep in mind the the Bandito has been wrong before..... -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- These words be mine. The company doesn't care, because I am the company! :-) Dave Lowrey | david@starsoft or {uhnix1,moray}!starsoft!david Starbound Software Group | Houston, TX | "Dare to be stupid!" -- Weird Al Yankovic
cwpjr@cbnewse.att.com (clyde.w.jr.phillips) (09/22/90)
In article <184@tots.UUCP>, tep@tots.UUCP (Tom Perrine) writes: > The latest version for WordPerfect for the Amiga is 4.1. To find the > "release" of your copy, run WP and hit the help key. There is a date > on the help screen. This is the date of the release. The lastest > release is 9/29/89. > can think of. WP just doesn't give the Amiga version enough > development effort. > > WP's advantage is that it is available on multiple platforms and that > the support is better than first rate. We run WP here on Dats General > super-minis (where WP got started), PC clones, and occasionally Macs. > I use WP at home on my Amiga because the files are compatible. We will > probably install WP on some new Suns we are getting, for those who > can't handle GNU Emacs :-) > > I guess I am a satisfied customer because I use WP for word > processing, not desktop publishing, and the support really is > excellent. Saw a blurb about WP in ?BYTE boasting ( NOw I rememnber its for the Windows version... ) that under W3.0 you can now open 10 windows on a file or multiple files. I fell down laughing!!!! I've done the ten window trip since '86 on my 1MB A1000 !!!! Shows you where BYTE is at, at least. I like WP too and hope thy do upgrade our product. Clyde
UH2@psuvm.psu.edu (Lee Sailer) (09/24/90)
I remember a rumor from years ago that Word Perfect 5 was first
developed on the Amiga, and then ported to MSDOS. Any body know
if there was any truth to that oldie?
lee34HLEFG@CMUVM.BITNET (Mark Strandskov) (09/25/90)
I called WordPerfect after hearing the same rumor several weeks ago. According to their Amiga Technical support, the new version is version 4.2 and is due out in October, 1990. I inquired about a 5.x version and she told me that although there had been many requests for it, there was currently no announced plans for an Amiga version. Sorry folks... Amiga WordPerfect may not be the best of word processors, but you sure can't beat their technical support. Mark Strandskov Central Michigan University
nmm@apss.ab.ca (Neil McCulloch) (09/27/90)
In article <90267.17104334HLEFG@CMUVM.BITNET>, 34HLEFG@CMUVM.BITNET (Mark Strandskov) writes: > I called WordPerfect after hearing the same rumor several weeks ago. > According to their Amiga Technical support, the new version is version > 4.2 and is due out in October, 1990. I inquired about a 5.x version > and she told me that although there had been many requests for it, > there was currently no announced plans for an Amiga version. Heck I thought Amiga WP 4.1 was the equivalent of WP 5.0 for somewhat less capable machines. neil
sparks@corpane.UUCP (John Sparks) (09/28/90)
nmm@apss.ab.ca (Neil McCulloch) writes: >Heck I thought Amiga WP 4.1 was the equivalent of WP 5.0 for somewhat >less capable machines. The big news in the newer releases of WP (5.X) is that it supports graphics included into the file. whoopie, right? -- John Sparks |D.I.S.K. Public Access Unix System| Multi-User Games, Email sparks@corpane.UUCP |PH: (502) 968-DISK 24Hrs/2400BPS | Usenet, Chatting, =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-|7 line Multi-User system. | Downloads & more. A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of----Ogden Nash
jma@beach.cis.ufl.edu (John 'Vlad' Adams) (10/01/90)
Actually, there are a number of functions in 5.x that aren't in 4.x. The most important one to me is the table of contents generation. Another thing is the graphic symbols for drawing boxes and such. And one thing I *REALLY* want in WP on the Amiga is the ability to type in a document without the Reveal Codes window disappearing! -- John M. Adams --**-- Professional Student on the six-year plan! /// Internet: jma@beach.cis.ufl.edu -or- vladimir@maple.circa.ufl.edu /// "We'll always be together, together in electric dreams" Tangerine Dream \\V// Sysop of The Beachside. FIDOnet 1:3612/557. 904-492-2305 (Florida) \X/