Re: Request for XY3+ disks - 5.25" drives in the US?

["John Paines" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> ("vf200")]

Comparing ancient word processors comes with a measure of embarrassment, but if I can ask, what features would make xy4 to 3 preferable for writing in a novel?  I've tried xy4 in the past, but the initial forays were frustrating, and lacking a compelling reason....

On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 04:09:05 AM EDT, Kari Eveli <lexitec@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Bob,

It indeed depends. If your work involves converting formatted text to
databases or desktop publishing applications, I find Xy3+/NB3 preferable
as the formatting codes are much more manageable. On the other hand, Xy4
is more advanced as a word processor. So, if you stay within the Xy
product for all your work, Xy4 is better, but if your target is beyond,
you may well find Xy3+ better suited to that aim. E.g. for building
encyclopedias and dictionaries, Xy3+ is better, but for writing a thesis
or a novel, Xy4 outshines.

Best regards,

Kari Eveli
LEXITEC Book Publishing (Finland)
lexitec@xxxxxxxxxx

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Bob Newell wrote:

> Still that raises the question ... which product is preferrable, 3+ or
> 4? (I realize the answer is "it depends" but is there any general
> sentiment?)