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- From: cb@tamarack13.timbuk (Chris Brewster)
- Newsgroups: comp.os.os2.apps
- Subject: Re: Describe Word Processor
- Message-ID: <CB.92Aug19133845@tamarack13.timbuk>
- Date: 19 Aug 92 18:38:50 GMT
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- In-reply-to: msmith@netcom.com's message of 19 Aug 92 01:03:52 GMT
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- Bob Becker wrote:
-
- >Some time ago I found a public domain or shareware version of
- >Describe for OS/2.
- >Does anyone know where I might find it available for downloading?
-
- Martin P. Smith writes:
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- It is NOT shareware OR public domain it is a demo of the retail product.
- [The demo version] can be found at our good friend ftp-os2.nmsu.edu
- under pubs/os2 ????
-
- By the way, this program is NICE. It's a little like Ami Pro in that
- it's strong on graphics and layout (what other word processor has a
- function for drawing a spline?). It's also true 32-bit and native OS/2.
- My favorite feature is an excellent multi-step Undo capability. You can
- get DeScribe for $139 until 8/31 as a competitive upgrade (and most
- people already have a word processor). Phone is
-
- 800-448-1586
-
- Buying now gets you the 3.0 version and they'll send you 4.0 free when
- it comes out (which is soon).
-
- (I normally don't give products free promotions, but this program seems
- an excellent buy.)
-
- Chris Brewster
-