I thoroughly enjoyed the August '89 issue of ST-LOG and thought I'd make a few comments. I liked Todd Threadgill's Footnotes and would like to share my answers to Fred's questions. I sell Ataris in a mostly PC store and have been dealing with these questions for some time.
    "Can it run Lotus 1-2-3?"
    It runs a spreadsheet better than Lotus. (LDW Power, which is faster and has a greater capacity.)
    "Can it run WordPerfect 5.0?"
    It runs a superior version of WordPerfect that includes windows, drop-down menus and point-and-click operation.
    "Can it run Microsoft Word'?"
    It runs Microsoft Write, which is the same thing. (I just won't mention that it's Version 1.0 instead of 5.0.)
    What Fred was really asking was whether the ST performed PC functions, and the answer is a resounding "Yes, and better."
    Finally, applause to Maurice Molyneaux for the best explanation of piracy I have ever read. From the comparative economies of scale to the moral impact on our society, he really hit it on the head.


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