Re: Looking for XyWrite

[Robert Holmgren holmgren@xxxxxxxx]

** Reply to note from xywrite@xxxxxxxx Mon, 23 Nov 1998 10:43:37 -0500 (EST)


> I have heard of XyWrite for some time... I would be interested in
> purchasing a copy, but understand that the currently available DOS
> version requires quite a bit of disk space...

Incorrect, compared to any other modern word processor. It's probably under 2Mb
for the total maximum installation. It's compact, powerful, and fast.

> ... and does not run very well
> using an older CPU.

Wrong again. Runs just fine on any Intel processor. Was _written for_ older CPUs.

> I am interested in finding an earlier version (II
> or III) that I can run comfortably on a palmtop computer or an older
> Toshiba laptop (T1000).

I ran it on a T1000 over ten years ago, and it worked very well. The Psion
Palmbook or whatever it was called adopted XyWrite as it's bundled WP.

For purchase info, contact The Technology Group,

http://www.tgrp.com/



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Robert Holmgren
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