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Re: Weekend fun



I asked it what the advantages of Xywrite are over Microsoft Word, to be answered in Shakespearean sonnet form.  It doesn't quite grasp the latter and doggerel is (as usual) its preference, but here we go:


Xywrite, a word processor of old,
Had features that made it quite bold.
It's speed and efficiency,
Were quite a rarity,
And made it a favorite, I'm told.


Its flexibility was grand,
With macros that one could command.
It could handle ASCII,
In a way that was spry,
And editing was quite at hand.


For programmers, it was a treat,
With its syntax that couldn't be beat.
It's command line interface,
Was quite a good place,
For coding that was quite discreet.


But alas, it is now outdone,
By Microsoft Word, which is number one.
Though Xywrite was great,
Its fate was sealed by fate,
And now it sees little to none.


On Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 09:27:25 PM EST, Carl Distefano <cld@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


I asked ChatGPT to regenerate the response a couple more times. Here are the results:

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(1)

Text-based word processors, also known as command-line or terminal-based word processors, are operated through a command-line interface rather than through a graphical user interface (GUI). These types of word processors are considered to be better than GUI-based word processors for a number of reasons, including:

    Speed: Text-based word processors can be faster than GUI-based ones because they can be automated and do not require the use of a mouse or other input device to navigate through menus and options.

    Customizability: Text-based word processors often allow for more customization and flexibility, as users can create their own scripts and macros to automate repetitive tasks.

    Accessibility: Text-based word processors can be used on a wide range of devices, including servers and older computers, which may not have the resources to support a GUI-based word processor.

    Lightweight: Text-based word processors are often lightweight, and don't require as much resources as GUI-based word processors.

    Accessibility for blind users: Text-based word processors are more accessible for visually impaired users, as they can be used with a screen reader.

It's worth noting that text-based word processors are not as user-friendly as GUI-based ones, and may not have as many features or capabilities, but they're useful in certain scenarios like automation or remote access.
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(2)

A text-based word processor is a type of word processor that is controlled and operated through commands or scripts, rather than through a graphical user interface (GUI). Text-based word processors are often considered to be better than GUI-based word processors for a number of reasons, including:

    Speed: Text-based word processors can be faster than GUI-based ones because they can be automated and do not require the user to navigate through menus or other graphical elements.

    Customization: Text-based word processors can be more easily customized and tailored to specific needs because they are controlled by commands or scripts, which can be modified or created as needed.

    Accessibility: Text-based word processors are accessible for people with visual impairments, as they don't rely on graphical elements to be used.

    Terminal-based: Text-based word processors can be run from a terminal, which can be useful for developers and power users who want to integrate the word processor into their workflow.

    Remote access: Text-based word processors can be accessed remotely via SSH, allowing for greater flexibility in how and where the program is used.

It's worth noting that text-based word processors are mainly used for a specific use case, where the user is familiar with the command line interface and doesn't need the visual aids that GUI provides. For regular users, GUI-based word processors are more user-friendly and easy to use.
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The reference to SSH, on the third try, is remarkable, at least to me. Also, note the variation in the wording of the closing paragraph in each of the three instances of output.

I hope that NI (natural intelligence) ethicists are eating their Wheaties.


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Carl Distefano
cld@xxxxxxxxxx