Mathcad - Beta Questionnaire
In early 1996, Mathsoft requested potential beta testers for their Mathcad/Mac product. They asked typical questions - hardware setup, buying habits, work environment. One of the sections related to Mac-specific features most requested by users. I do not know what response they received.At least four months elapsed between the time the beta questionnaire was sent out to the time the beta program started.
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Mathsoft question |
My response |
Mathcad
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| What Mac mail system do you use (e.g., PowerTalk)? | SMTP mailer, MS Mail 3.0 | not applicable |
| What additional Mac mail systems have you used? | Eudora | not applicable |
| What Help features would you like to have in Mathcad? | Electronic manuals (PDF format)
Apple Guide support |
Microsoft Help / QuickHelp |
| What type(s) of printers (e.g., Postscript) do you use with your Mac(s)? | StyleWriter
LaserWriter |
Various printing problems |
| Is scriptability important to you?If yes, how often do you write your ownscripts? | Yes
Monthly |
Does not support AppleScript |
| List any programs you use that support OpenDoc. | None, but have sample parts from OpenDoc DR4 | Does not support OpenDoc |
| Do you use Apple QuickTime? If yes, for what do you use it? | Yes, distribution of slide shows | Supports QuickTime |
| What export format do you prefer? | ASCII | Supports RTF export
ASCII export via WRITEPRN() command |
| What image formats do you regularly use? | GIF
JPEG PICT CGM Sun raster |
Cannot export image formats
Cannot copy/paste properly |
| What word processor do you use most often (e.g., MicroSoft Word 6.0)? | MacWrite Pro 1.5 | ASCII export only
Cannot export RTF properly |
| What spreadsheet program do you use most often (e.g., MicroSoft Excel 5.0)? | Excel 5.0
ClarisWorks 4 |
ASCII export only |
| What charting and/or graphing programs do you use? | DeltaGraph 3.5
Matlab |
Native graphing functions |
| Is your Mac connected to a network at work? If yes, which type of network(e.g., AppleTalk)? | Yes
10-BT Ethernet (TCP/IP) |
Supports TCP/IP Internet access |
| Would your corporation be likely to run Mathcad from a server? | Yes | Multiple-user and site licenses available. |
| What Mathcad for Mac function packs do you use and how frequently? | NONE | Function Packs for Mac advertised. |
| What Mathcad for Mac electronic books do you use and how frequently? | NONE | Supports (proprietary) electronic book format. |
| Do you use the Mathcad for Mac Treasury? | NO | not applicable |
TBD