An evaluation of WPS-Plus word processing software for the IBM PC and compatibles
An evaluation was performed on WPS-Plus/Workstation PC-based word processing software available from the Digital Equipment Corp. (DEC). This review concentrated on two areas: review of the built-in DEC VT100/220/240 terminal emulation software, and evaluation of the word processing functions themselves, with the former being the primary point of emphasis. The software was found in general to compare favorably with similar software residing in the DEC VAX computers, and files generated with WPS-Plus/Workstation can be transferred to the VAX computers and edited with WPS-Plus in the VAX and vice-versa, with all formatting codes intact. However, many functions most users have grown to expect in word processing software are lacking in WPS-Plus/Workstation. Thus the product can only be recommended for those who use WPS-Plus on the VAX and desire the same user interface and functionality in a personel computer product.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5803766
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/CSD/TM-254; ON: DE87011972
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- ENGLISH
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