There is an application called GhostScript for Linux. It comes with every
distribution and can work with PDF files. Adobe does not support this
software, however. To solve the Word problem, Corel WordPerfect is available
for download at Corel's website for free. Remember to register for the
registration code for Wp when you download it.

Eleanor Cicinsky wrote:

> Some faculty members are complaining that they are not equipped with the
> proper software to do proposals via FASTLANE and are wondering if the
> University should be providing the software?  By University, I suppose
> they mean the administrative units or the Grants Office.   They are
> having problems because they use Linux and other packages and do not
> have Adobe Acrobat and don't use Word etc. etc.    Have any of you had
> this problem and would you say the faculty should contact their chairs
> and deans about getting proper software or just stop complaining and buy
> the things necessary?
>
> Thanks,
>   Eleanor Cicinsky
>
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