\title{Scientific Word} \author{Christopher Mabb} \begin{article} Scientifc Word is `WYSIWYG' \LaTeX\ for Windows. It was first released in April 1992 (version 1.0) and runs under MS-Windows 3.0 and higher (see Figure \ref{sciword}, showing how mathematical expressions are placed in a document) UNIX and Mac versions are expected in about 12 months. The current version is 1.1, including many small improvements and bug fixes over version 1.0. It comes with its own implementation of \LaTeX\ (TurboTex), but can also be used with PC-\TeX, em\TeX, (mu)\TeX, DVIWINDO and DVIPSONE. A British English spell checker included, and an on-line help system. Features still to be added include: direct table editing; pasting of graphics from other packages; and a style editor. The authors/publishers are TCI Software Research, Inc. (USA). The exclusive Distributors in UK \& Ireland are: \begin{quote} Scientific Word Ltd.\\ 98 Pont Adam\\ Ruabon\\ Wrexham\\ Clwyd\\ LL14 6EF\\ Contact: Dr Christopher J. Mabb (Director)\\ Tel: (0978) 823088; Fax: (0978) 823066; \\ Email: {\tt christopher@sciword.demon.co.uk}\\ \end{quote} Cost: \pounds595 + Carriage + VAT. CHEST Educational discount (33\%): \pounds 395 + Carriage + VAT. Orders accepted by post, telephone, fax or Email. We do not accept Visa. \begin{figure*} \centerline{\epsfig{figure=sciword.ps,height=.4\textheight}} \caption{Scientific Word, showing user mathematics entry}\label{sciword} \end{figure*} \end{article}