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Re: Scientific Word Processors



Just to further muddy the waters, I use WordPerfect and have never found an
equation that I could not write. I use Mathcad for more equation intensive
documents. Both do a fine job.
Kevin Grant


Joe Darling wrote:

Would anyone care to recommend a scientific word processor.

The first priority is to be able to efficiently type mathematical
equations with all of the various symbols.

The second priority is to be able to type a few lines of words. I would
gladly sacrifice a lot of the advanced features of the typical word
processor for the ability to readily type mathematical equations.

The third priority is to be able to make lines drawings such as
coordinate systems, possibly augmented with circles, ellipses, parabolas,
etc.

The fourth priority is the ability to import figures or pictures
from other sources.

My objective is to keep my notes in a computer processible format. Now I
write them by hand and keep them in three ring notebooks. I can update
by inserting pages, but revisions and additions are tedious.

I would also appreciate any comments on features I might not have
anticipated.

Joe D. Darling jdarling@emh1.otc.cc.mo.us
Instructor of Physics and Physical Science
Ozarks Technical Community College
1020 East Brower Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-7907 (417) 895-7085 FAX