Msg: 1297 *Conference*
01-10-92 18:55:40
From: GLENN LEAVITT
To : A
Subj: QUESTIONS
Here are a few questions from a relative newcomer to computers and a brand new member of the 100 Club. 1) I want to use my 102 as a portable WP; I'm not sure I understand or will ever need any other applications. Is there any difference between the T-Word program that comes with the ROM version of Sardine, and the T-Write program that comes with Ultimate ROM II? If I buy UROM II, will the presence of its other programs in my 102 in any way complicate use of my machine as a PWP, or will I not even know the other stuff is there unless I want to try to use it? 2) After working out a draft for a book on my 102 at work, I paid a pro a bundle to make a presentable final draft for submission to the publisher; because my Scripsit program would not let me include italics, underlining, and indentations for extended quotations, etc. She used Wordperfect with her IBM PC, and gave me the two 3.5" discs, after printing out copies for me to mail. Now I need to change a portion of the last chapter. If I purchase T-Write or T-Word, it appears I will be able to prepare presentable manuscripts myself, but will there be a way I can get 26,000 byte portions of the book text from her discs over into my 102 RAM for reworking? 3) I am a person with moderate visual impairment and dyslexia. I ended up with a 102 here at work, because of the recommendation of an agency which specializes in technological answers for the needs of people with disabilities known as The Living And Learning Resource Center (LLRC) of 601 Maple St here in Lansing MI 48906 (1-800-833-1996) They are great folks. If any Club members with disabilites have disability related technological questions, give them a call. Ask for Donna Heiner or Bob Hill, and tell them Glenn Leavitt suggested you get in touch. 4) The features that make the 102 usable for me are a) a small, uncluttered screen with large print b) simplicity of operation, and c) portability. I've been able to develop a few tricks, ranging from using stick-on Velcro to keep track of the little port caps on the 102 and printer; to downloading and printing out almost every telecom communication, so I have time to read, mull over, re-read, and comprehend the content. Are there other club members who use 102's as an accomodation for special needs? I'd like to get to know you and exchange ideas. endend end