todd@uhccux.UUCP (The Perplexed Wiz) (07/28/87)
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We are considering several word processing packages which run on both
VAXes (VMS) and on IBM PCs & compatibles. Since WordPerfect already has
a strong following in the PC world, we are considering using it under
VMS on the VAX to bridge the PC and mini worlds. Does anyone have any
experience using the VAX VMS version of WordPerfect?
1) How does the user interface (keyboarding) compare with the PC version?
2) Do formatted files (non-ASCII binary) cleanly transfer between the two
environments?
3) How simple is the transition from VAX WordPerfect to PC WordPerfect?
Have you found that users can switch between the two versions
easily (i.e., without getting confused because of slightly different
command sequences, etc.)?
4) How effective is the VAX version in terms of file sharing (i.e.,
many users work with the same file).
Has anyone switched from WORD-11 or any other VAX word processor to
WordPerfect? We would like to hear about your experiences. In
particular we are interested in file/document conversions and other
technical comments about the transition.
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