[comp.sys.laptops] Choosing good packages for a XT laptop

daiyingshi@yvax.byu.edu (04/08/90)

Dear Netters:

        Please forgive me if I post to the wrong group.

        I just purchased a XT laptop -- a NEC Multispeed. I am considering
to get some useful software packages to it. I think what I need are:

        1) A wordprocessing package ( Is Wordperfect 5.1 a good offer ?
           with student discount $135 )
        2) A spreadsheet ( I am considering Lotus 1-2-3 Re2.2 student $99)
        3) A database ( I don't know which is good ?)
        4) A presentation package ( I don't know which is good either)
        5) A grammer checker

        Because I used to work with VAX/VMS and have little experience with
PC packages, I'd like to hear from netters. I believe that you are experienced
PC guys espically with Laptop.

        Thanks very much in advance.

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