Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 It's fun finding out how many books everyone has! I've got another question for you about books vs. CD. I have the huge Stedman's book that comes with my program but I know there's also an electronic version. What I'm wondering is what are the advantages of the electronic version over the hardback? If I had to choose between an electronic Stedman's or another book I didn't have yet, is the electronic version so much more helpful that it would be worth getting that first? TIA! Sylvia Roller M-TEC Student - Session 2-3 gentlsong@... AIM: Jntlsong ICQ: 383585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 I should say they don't make CMT/Pyle on CD anymore, which is disappointing. I wrote to them asking why, and they said some people had problems with the CD version. I believe the 9th Edition is due to come out. a Speaking of Books It's fun finding out how many books everyone has! I've got another question for you about books vs. CD. I have the huge Stedman's book that comes with my program but I know there's also an electronic version. What I'm wondering is what are the advantages of the electronic version over the hardback? If I had to choose between an electronic Stedman's or another book I didn't have yet, is the electronic version so much more helpful that it would be worth getting that first? TIA! Sylvia Roller M-TEC Student - Session 2-3 gentlsong@... AIM: Jntlsong ICQ: 383585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 I like the CDs because to me it's faster to do a few clicks and then type in a few letters than to take a book off the shelf and start paging through it. That's the main reason that I prefer QLE drug reference to Drake and Drake. I'd really be in heaven if Drake and Drake would come in CD form Jan jantranscribes@... " Typing is my life. " " Whoever signs the paycheck makes the rules. " Speaking of Books It's fun finding out how many books everyone has! I've got another question for you about books vs. CD. I have the huge Stedman's book that comes with my program but I know there's also an electronic version. What I'm wondering is what are the advantages of the electronic version over the hardback? If I had to choose between an electronic Stedman's or another book I didn't have yet, is the electronic version so much more helpful that it would be worth getting that first? TIA! Sylvia Roller M-TEC Student - Session 2-3 gentlsong@... AIM: Jntlsong ICQ: 383585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 Hi Sylvia, In the world of MTs, I have found that there are book people and there are electronic resource people. Even though I have a few electronic resources, I always have a hard time finding what I am looking for. You could say that I am a book person and that is probably why I have so many! But I am sure that there are people who have more success with CD format. I'm sure that the others will share their opinion, too. Speaking of Books It's fun finding out how many books everyone has! I've got another question for you about books vs. CD. I have the huge Stedman's book that comes with my program but I know there's also an electronic version. What I'm wondering is what are the advantages of the electronic version over the hardback? If I had to choose between an electronic Stedman's or another book I didn't have yet, is the electronic version so much more helpful that it would be worth getting that first? TIA! Sylvia Roller M-TEC Student - Session 2-3 gentlsong@... AIM: Jntlsong ICQ: 383585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 I think I would prefer software, but I'm too much of a computer dummy and can never figure it out how to use it after I install it. Val Speaking of Books It's fun finding out how many books everyone has! I've got another question for you about books vs. CD. I have the huge Stedman's book that comes with my program but I know there's also an electronic version. What I'm wondering is what are the advantages of the electronic version over the hardback? If I had to choose between an electronic Stedman's or another book I didn't have yet, is the electronic version so much more helpful that it would be worth getting that first? TIA! Sylvia Roller M-TEC Student - Session 2-3 gentlsong@... AIM: Jntlsong ICQ: 383585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 I think I would prefer software, but I'm too much of a computer dummy and can never figure it out how to use it after I install it. Val Speaking of Books It's fun finding out how many books everyone has! I've got another question for you about books vs. CD. I have the huge Stedman's book that comes with my program but I know there's also an electronic version. What I'm wondering is what are the advantages of the electronic version over the hardback? If I had to choose between an electronic Stedman's or another book I didn't have yet, is the electronic version so much more helpful that it would be worth getting that first? TIA! Sylvia Roller M-TEC Student - Session 2-3 gentlsong@... AIM: Jntlsong ICQ: 383585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 I think I would prefer software, but I'm too much of a computer dummy and can never figure it out how to use it after I install it. Val Speaking of Books It's fun finding out how many books everyone has! I've got another question for you about books vs. CD. I have the huge Stedman's book that comes with my program but I know there's also an electronic version. What I'm wondering is what are the advantages of the electronic version over the hardback? If I had to choose between an electronic Stedman's or another book I didn't have yet, is the electronic version so much more helpful that it would be worth getting that first? TIA! Sylvia Roller M-TEC Student - Session 2-3 gentlsong@... AIM: Jntlsong ICQ: 383585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 Pat, The accounts that I have are in DOS, too. It's nice to know that I am not the only one that uses it. I love my PRD. Speaking of Books It's fun finding out how many books everyone has! I've got another question for you about books vs. CD. I have the huge Stedman's book that comes with my program but I know there's also an electronic version. What I'm wondering is what are the advantages of the electronic version over the hardback? If I had to choose between an electronic Stedman's or another book I didn't have yet, is the electronic version so much more helpful that it would be worth getting that first? TIA! Sylvia Roller M-TEC Student - Session 2-3 gentlsong@... AIM: Jntlsong ICQ: 383585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 Thanks for the info, . Yes, I realize that, and I do actually switch to Windows from time to time for non-work things. And I know how to have the DOS window within Windows. My main objection is using that rodent. Hate it. If I can avoid it at all, I will. Anything that takes me away from the keyboard is a nuisance. I'm fast, and the dirty rat slows me down. patb Pat's Paradise Where meecy micees are condoned But preferrably ignored. Re: Speaking of Books Pat, Well, believe it or not you CAN do just about everything with the keyboard in Windows :-). Most people just don't bother to learn it , but really can be done....thought I'd let you know just in case you are every forced to switch over! LOL! On Tue, 21 Jan 2003 10:34:34 -0800 " Pat " writes: > I, too, am a book person. I only have what I need, which number > about 23, and I use every single one of them. > > But I work in good ol' DOS, so I'm STILL Windows-resistant! And > even MORE mouse-resistant. Can't stand that little rodent. Being > in DOS, I never need the mouse, so have the keyboard in a different > place on the desk (about 2 inches over closer to the window to > better see the bird entertainment), with the mouse out of the way, > and chair also moved over. It has to be in the PERFECT spot in > order for me to type. To use Windows, I have to readjust ALL those > things, so don't do it if I don't have to. > > I tried the Quick Look on CD, couldn't find much I needed, got > discouraged, so eventually never really used it. > > Also, I have arm muscle problems (not carpal tunnel, just muscle > tightness, pain that gets helped by therapeutic massage), so the > activity of pulling off books from the shelf above the monitor is a > good " rest " from the typing position. I'm an efficiency nut, and > because of this, when typing, I insist I do EVERYTHING on the > keyboard sans mouse. But my arms and hands really feel it too, so I > enjoy the break from the keyboard to stretch my arms and shoulders, > thumb through pages, lean over ... trying to lengthen my typing > livelihood. > > patb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 Thanks for the info, . Yes, I realize that, and I do actually switch to Windows from time to time for non-work things. And I know how to have the DOS window within Windows. My main objection is using that rodent. Hate it. If I can avoid it at all, I will. Anything that takes me away from the keyboard is a nuisance. I'm fast, and the dirty rat slows me down. patb Pat's Paradise Where meecy micees are condoned But preferrably ignored. Re: Speaking of Books Pat, Well, believe it or not you CAN do just about everything with the keyboard in Windows :-). Most people just don't bother to learn it , but really can be done....thought I'd let you know just in case you are every forced to switch over! LOL! On Tue, 21 Jan 2003 10:34:34 -0800 " Pat " writes: > I, too, am a book person. I only have what I need, which number > about 23, and I use every single one of them. > > But I work in good ol' DOS, so I'm STILL Windows-resistant! And > even MORE mouse-resistant. Can't stand that little rodent. Being > in DOS, I never need the mouse, so have the keyboard in a different > place on the desk (about 2 inches over closer to the window to > better see the bird entertainment), with the mouse out of the way, > and chair also moved over. It has to be in the PERFECT spot in > order for me to type. To use Windows, I have to readjust ALL those > things, so don't do it if I don't have to. > > I tried the Quick Look on CD, couldn't find much I needed, got > discouraged, so eventually never really used it. > > Also, I have arm muscle problems (not carpal tunnel, just muscle > tightness, pain that gets helped by therapeutic massage), so the > activity of pulling off books from the shelf above the monitor is a > good " rest " from the typing position. I'm an efficiency nut, and > because of this, when typing, I insist I do EVERYTHING on the > keyboard sans mouse. But my arms and hands really feel it too, so I > enjoy the break from the keyboard to stretch my arms and shoulders, > thumb through pages, lean over ... trying to lengthen my typing > livelihood. > > patb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 Thanks for the info, . Yes, I realize that, and I do actually switch to Windows from time to time for non-work things. And I know how to have the DOS window within Windows. My main objection is using that rodent. Hate it. If I can avoid it at all, I will. Anything that takes me away from the keyboard is a nuisance. I'm fast, and the dirty rat slows me down. patb Pat's Paradise Where meecy micees are condoned But preferrably ignored. Re: Speaking of Books Pat, Well, believe it or not you CAN do just about everything with the keyboard in Windows :-). Most people just don't bother to learn it , but really can be done....thought I'd let you know just in case you are every forced to switch over! LOL! On Tue, 21 Jan 2003 10:34:34 -0800 " Pat " writes: > I, too, am a book person. I only have what I need, which number > about 23, and I use every single one of them. > > But I work in good ol' DOS, so I'm STILL Windows-resistant! And > even MORE mouse-resistant. Can't stand that little rodent. Being > in DOS, I never need the mouse, so have the keyboard in a different > place on the desk (about 2 inches over closer to the window to > better see the bird entertainment), with the mouse out of the way, > and chair also moved over. It has to be in the PERFECT spot in > order for me to type. To use Windows, I have to readjust ALL those > things, so don't do it if I don't have to. > > I tried the Quick Look on CD, couldn't find much I needed, got > discouraged, so eventually never really used it. > > Also, I have arm muscle problems (not carpal tunnel, just muscle > tightness, pain that gets helped by therapeutic massage), so the > activity of pulling off books from the shelf above the monitor is a > good " rest " from the typing position. I'm an efficiency nut, and > because of this, when typing, I insist I do EVERYTHING on the > keyboard sans mouse. But my arms and hands really feel it too, so I > enjoy the break from the keyboard to stretch my arms and shoulders, > thumb through pages, lean over ... trying to lengthen my typing > livelihood. > > patb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 Cheryl, Sorry, it took me so long to get back, but I was finishing up some work. The book is called " Make It Your Own " Productivity Manual for Medical Transcriptionists. This book is to be used with Word 97 or 2000. By Bob's PCWERKS. The author is . Phone: . email address: laura@... She may have a new book out for other versions of Word. This is the second edition. I hope that this is helpful. Re: Speaking of Books I, too, am a book person. I only have what I need, which number about 23, and I use every single one of them. But I work in good ol' DOS, so I'm STILL Windows-resistant! And even MORE mouse-resistant. Can't stand that little rodent. Being in DOS, I never need the mouse, so have the keyboard in a different place on the desk (about 2 inches over closer to the window to better see the bird entertainment), with the mouse out of the way, and chair also moved over. It has to be in the PERFECT spot in order for me to type. To use Windows, I have to readjust ALL those things, so don't do it if I don't have to. I tried the Quick Look on CD, couldn't find much I needed, got discouraged, so eventually never really used it. Also, I have arm muscle problems (not carpal tunnel, just muscle tightness, pain that gets helped by therapeutic massage), so the activity of pulling off books from the shelf above the monitor is a good " rest " from the typing position. I'm an efficiency nut, and because of this, when typing, I insist I do EVERYTHING on the keyboard sans mouse. But my arms and hands really feel it too, so I enjoy the break from the keyboard to stretch my arms and shoulders, thumb through pages, lean over ... trying to lengthen my typing livelihood. patb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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