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...library also offers a wide variety of languages. People tired of BASIC can try Microsoft Fortran or C. A Pascal compiler is also available. Database programs include Savvy, File Express and Perfect Filer, all of which are useful for keeping track of anything from mailing lists to record collections...

Author: By Evan O. Grossman, | Title: Library Lets You Try Before You Buy | 2/19/1987 | See Source »

...surprisingly the largest number of programs are the word processing packings; there are more than eight different ones available. Thus students can try out Microsoft Word, PC Write, Readwriter, Volkswriter and several others before deciding which...

Author: By Evan O. Grossman, | Title: Library Lets You Try Before You Buy | 2/19/1987 | See Source »

Though he is correct in saying that ResEdit allows one to change menus, dialog boxes, alerts and even fonts very easily, it is also somewhat risky. It is not uncommon for ResEdit to occasionally mess up. If one follows his advice, one just might destroy one's $129 Microsoft Word program...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Unhappy Hacker | 1/16/1987 | See Source »

When working with ResEdit, one should always make a backup copy. This is sometimes difficult with copy-protected software--like Microsoft Word. However, utility programs such as CopyIIMac and HardDiskUtil make this possible...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Unhappy Hacker | 1/16/1987 | See Source »

Finally, I submit that the Happy Hacker should try reading the manual. The example he gave was to change the Microsoft Word menu to allow command-key sequences--like hitting command-B to change to bold. Microsoft Word already has key sequences for changing the font to bold, along with just about every other command you could hope for. Another solution is to purchase a program called Tempo, which allows you to recall both key-strokes and mouse movements by hitting a command...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Unhappy Hacker | 1/16/1987 | See Source »

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