Date: Feb 19, 2008 18:36
> Didi wrote:
>>> And that is a substantial issue which I believe cost MS quite some
>>> sales. For example, I cannot use any word processor unless it is able to
>>> write files that can be read into '97 and 2000.
>>
>> I could understand why one uses ms-word or sort of stuff to create or
>> edit
>> documents, but I really do not get it why one would use it for
>> communication.
>> Print the whole thing in .pdf format and be done with it?
... and YOY does everyone want resumes in "word format"? PDFs are
perfect for this, but there is no arguing the point.
(and why can't I reply to your post?)
> I usually do that. However, there are times when a larger group has to
> collaborate on a project and in my cases the members are often thousands
> of miles apart. Then you need an easily editable format where everyone
> has the tools to edit. And that's the MS-Word format.
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