On Sun, 23 May 2004 16:35:45 +0100, Kyle Kinsey wrote: > > Yes, not recommended for professional use yet. It does get better >and better >> but still is a long way from error free importing. Neither Word or >> PowerPoint have proven 100 percent successful when I have experimented in >> the past (last time I looked it was 1.03). The formatting and layout go >> right out in some cases. I believe the problem is lack of developer support >> for the project so it moves slooooowly. For general use and a quick letter >> it is fine but we already have other programs for that. The spreadsheet may >> be alright (haven't tried it extensively myself). > > >How can you expect OOo to import documents perfectly when word cannot do >it itself beetween the different versions? >
Do you mean between Mac and Windows, or different Windows versions? I don't think I've ever had a problem with the latter, but there again my documents are probably "medium" in complexity. Thank you (and Richard) for the OpenOffice comments. When I get a chance I'll try installing it. Neil -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
