[comp.edu] experiences with commercial software continued

ncmagel@ndsuvax.UUCP (ken magel) (10/11/88)

     Just an update on our continuing experiences in using Ashton-Tate's 
Framework III software in our introductory classes for Business majors.
     We continue to use Framework III.  After the earlier message, Ashton
Tate did air mail us the 150 copies of Framework III and they arrived the 
next day.  We will order the product again in about a week for our winter
quarter.
     Framework III is an excellent product for Business classes.  The spreadsheet and especially the 
word processor have been substantialy improved over those in the earlier Framework 
II.  We would now rate the product about equal to all but the most 
comprehensive individual spreadsheets and word processors.  The database 
component is adequate for the needs of undergraduate business students.