Re: Macs and PCs; WP vs. MS-Word Domenica G. Pappas 05 May 2000 23:31 EST

At 10:03 AM 05/05/2000 -0700, you wrote:
>This is turning into a Word vs. WordPerfect forum rather than Mac vs. PC.
>
>I am a WordPerfect fan.  The reveal codes is one factor and the other is the
>repeat the following action n times.  I write macros and in Word I have to
>put the macro on a button bar and activate it for the times I need it.
>
>I buy the WordPerfect suite because some of our facultly use it.  It has a
>much better facility for translating to Word than Word translates
>WordPerfect.
>
>We prepare the final copy for submission, including translating from Mac,
>tranlating to Word, making .pdf for NSF fastlane, etc.  I prefer Mac to come
>by email because it translates automatically.  Otherwise we  go to the
>computer center and translate.
>
>
>
>Audrey Streeter
>Grants Coordinator
>The Evergreen State College
>Library 3232
>Olympia, WA 98505
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> > ----------
> > From:         Rusty Okoniewski[SMTP:xxxxxx@GNV.IFAS.UFL.EDU]
> > Reply To:     Research Administration Discussion List
> > Sent:         May 04, 2000 9:15 AM
> > To:   xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG
> > Subject:      Re: Macs and PCs;  WP vs. MS-Word
> >
> > Debbie,
> > I hate to disagree with you, but I think all of us could benefit from your
> > open  "discussions" of Mac vs. PC.  I think many of us would appreciate
> > factual and unbiased discussions which will assist us in deciding whether
> > or
> > not we should provide service to our faculty on both platforms.
> >
> > I also would be very interested why you prefer WP over MS-Word.  In asking
> > around my area, I have sensed that the reason most who prefer WP do so
> > because they like the patented "reveal codes" feature of that product.
> > (MS-word does have a similar feature albeit perhaps not as comprehensive
> > or
> > well known.)
> >
> > Most that prefer MS-Word like the compatability with a large number of
> > other
> > programs,especially the Office Suite, the ease in document conversions and
> > the universal acceptance factor among others.  Your thoughts would be
> > appreciated.
> > Sincerely,
> > Rusty Okoniewski, Interim Director
> > IFAS Sponsored Programs
> > University of Florida
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> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org]On Behalf
> > Of Deborah (Debbie) L. Smith
> > Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 10:00 AM
> > To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG
> > Subject: Re: Macs and PCs
> >
> >
> > Evelyn--
> >
> > Please send me your direct e-mail address so we can "chat" without
> > bothering
> > the rest of the list.
> >
> > I think most of our folks use Word . . . although I liked Word Pefect
> > better, myself.
> >
> > Debbie
> >
> > xxxxxx@utmem.edu
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org]On Behalf
> > Of Deborah (Debbie) L. Smith
> > Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 10:00 AM
> > To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG
> > Subject: Re: Macs and PCs
> >
> >
> > Evelyn--
> >
> > Please send me your direct e-mail address so we can "chat" without
> > bothering
> > the rest of the list.
> >
> > I think most of our folks use Word . . . although I liked Word Pefect
> > better, myself.
> >
> > Debbie
> >
> > xxxxxx@utmem.edu
> >
> >
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