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[Felix Miata <mrmazda@xxxxxx>]

Randall R Schulz wrote:
 
> On Saturday 12 February 2005 16:06, Felix Miata wrote:

> > Great DOS apps are why I still run OS/2 24/7. Mebbe someday I can
> > figure out how to make them work as well on Linux. (without
> > installing OS/2 in a VM. ;-) )
 
> I'm intrigued by the notion that there are DOS applications that are
> still relevant (let alone "great") today. Could you list them?

Words and numbers need no GUI, and proportional fonts really get in the
way in a spreadsheet. So, 

	Paradox for DOS
	Quattro Pro for DOS

functioning as an integrated set. I still like WordPerfect for DOS too.
There's really no substitute for visible codes.

OTOH, printing from GUI to dot matrix is always dismal. Printed words
and numbers don't need a GUI either. My Citizen GSX-140+ printer is 15
years old, and too good to retire any time soon. Nobody makes anything
designed to last so long any more anyway.
-- 
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whoever lives and believes in me will never die." John 11:25 NIV

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