Submission + - Why use wordprocessor?
iveqy writes: "Word processors like MS word or OO writer belongs to the most used software programs in office enviroments today. They have evolutionized the paper handling and is very flexible.
But when are they the right tool to use? I can't figure it out, because they are never best on anything.
When writing plain text, many texteditors are much better. Textpad, vim, emacs and textmate are just a few examples on texteditor that are very good in handling text.
When it comes to fancy papers, like posters, school newspapers etc. Other programs like MS publicher and scribus are a much better tool.
When it comes to textlayout, longer texts, theises etc. latex or docbook are to prefer for a good and flexible format.
Despite this the wordprocessors are still very popular. Why? Because they can be used to everything with a good (but not best) result? Why do you use a wordprocessor?"
But when are they the right tool to use? I can't figure it out, because they are never best on anything.
When writing plain text, many texteditors are much better. Textpad, vim, emacs and textmate are just a few examples on texteditor that are very good in handling text.
When it comes to fancy papers, like posters, school newspapers etc. Other programs like MS publicher and scribus are a much better tool.
When it comes to textlayout, longer texts, theises etc. latex or docbook are to prefer for a good and flexible format.
Despite this the wordprocessors are still very popular. Why? Because they can be used to everything with a good (but not best) result? Why do you use a wordprocessor?"