DOC files and Open Souce Software

[Christoph J.W. Schmees]

At 19:26 14.11.2000 +0000, you wrote:

>That's true. I think we should use RTF format. I normally
>don't open Doc files. I made an exception in this case.
>And I have always a very recent version of an anti-virus,
>but in some cases this is not enough...
>
>...


>Again, I would suggest we use all the same compress/uncompress
>product. I think Zip is the most common (and the one I use...)
>
>...


>Do you all know that Linux is a competitor from Windows that has similar
>products for office (StarOffice) and many others, and that is free for use
>(or almost free if you choose a prepared version). It belongs to what is
>called "Open Source" software.
>
>Please note the coincidence of "Open". Open source is "source code"
>that is "open" to the world, non-proprietary, and free. Linus (the originator)
>had the some benevolent position of Harrison, and there are millions
>of teachers and students developing free SW to work with Linux.
>
>Like open space or the communities I referred, Open Source SW
>is in the way for a more solidary and co-operative world.
>
>Can you imagine how much a big company, or university, or state
>department pays every year to Microsoft? The good news is that
>THERE IS NO NEED! Think about it.
>
>Artur


Hi Artur,

many thanks for your support! Could have been my words...
I didn't expect to find such a wide open door. I'm very pleased. Actually I
am in the process currently of biting my way into Linux. My goal is to
eventually get rid of *all* M-$oft stuff.

cu,
Christoph

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