Re: [libreoffice-users] mail format

Hi :)
I ignored the same advice when i first started and for the same reasons.  I
still have a few machines that default to MS formats in LibreOffice.

Things are moving on from there but the older MS format is still the
best one for using when sharing and editing with other people.  It is
no longer the best for longer-term storage but it's going to take
people a long while to realise that.

Regards from
Tom :)







On 18 January 2014 06:51, Peter West <lists@pbw.id.au> wrote:
> Doug,
>
> About that standard: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd946767(v=office.12).aspx
>
> How much longer do you think that a lowest common denominator format (97) will be generally used?
>
> Anyway, for the time being it's working, and you have your solution.
>
> Peter West
>
> "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick..."
>
> On 18 Jan 2014, at 4:15 pm, Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> wrote:
>
> > On 01/17/2014 09:25 PM, Peter West wrote:
> > > Hi Doug,
> > >
> > > I think the best solution to your problem is to buy a copy of Microsoft Office.
> > >
> > > Peter West
> > >
> > > So his fame spread throughout all Syria...
> > /snip/
> >
> > I do not like Microsoft Office. I think it is a PITA, and I have thought so since I was using
> > WordStar!  But a standard is a standard, and whether you like it or not, the old 1997
> > .doc format is that standard, as nearly as there is one.  LIve with it!
> >
> > --doug
> > > On 18 Jan 2014, at 7:49 am, Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Doug wrote:
> > > > > > > Is there a way to make Libre save in MS Word 1997-2003 .doc format as
> > > > > > > a default?
> > > > > > > If so, how?
> > > > > > > Using version 4.1.
> > > > > > > Thanx--doug
> > > > > > Yes, click on Tools>Options>Load/Save>General and make your selection there.
> > /snip/
> > > > Thanx for the advice, Tom, but MS 1997-2003 .doc is readable by EVERYBODY,
> > > > even people who don't have MS Office 2013.  I don't care if I ever see .odf again!
> > > > --doug
>
>
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