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Ditlea, Steve – Personal Computing, 1987
Discusses the trends toward developing "spelling checkers" for word processing programs. Compares 19 different commercial dictionary programs with regard to word size, dictionary source, number of words checked, memory requirement, algorithm type, and cost. Cautions against becoming too dependent on spelling checkers, noting their shortcomings.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Cost Effectiveness
