Re: ready to be flamed about ms word

["Ruff Records" <ruffrecords geocities com>]

I think you should use a file format which provides the properties and
performance you require.  If at the same time you need to be able to import
and export files in a different format e.g. Micro$oft then provide that as a
facility too.  After all Micro$oft Word can read other file formats.

Ian


-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Lissner <RLissner@WoodlandVillage.net>
To: gtk-app-devel-list@redhat.com <gtk-app-devel-list@redhat.com>
Date: 28 August 1999 16:51
Subject: ready to be flamed about ms word


>Mostly my messages to the developer list are completely
>ignored.  I really don't mind getting flamed on this if
>there is an answer hidden in the flames.
>
>We are writing WorksPlus, an Applix type package.  Three
>apps within it already work.  File formats on disk are the
>question.
>
>We're starting to think that we should use Microsoft file
>formats for Word, Excel, and Access.  Why?  I also run a
>home building business, and every day I get Word files
>attached to email.  The sender just ASSUMES that I can read
>Word files, or Excel, etc.  So why fight it?
>
>Another option is to use xml.   Is that really the future
>for file formats, or has Microsoft already won that battle?
>
>Our file formats are currently all visible ascii
>characters.  We could stay that way too.
>
>YOUR COMMENTS WILL MAKE THE DECISION FOR US.  How about it?
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>> + Bob Lissner                    +
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>> + RLissner@WorksPlus.com         +
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