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Re: How to convert .doc to plain text ascii in emacs.
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Yoni Rabkin Katzenell |
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Re: How to convert .doc to plain text ascii in emacs. |
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Wed, 28 Apr 2004 18:13:18 GMT |
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Gnus/5.1002 (Gnus v5.10.2) Emacs/21.3 (gnu/linux) |
Don Saklad <dsaklad@nestle.csail.mit.edu> writes:
> What related emacs commands are there that might convert an rmail
> attachment from .doc to plain text ascii ?...
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> It is an rmail message distributed from local government about an
> upcoming public hearing.
I heard that Antiword [http://www.winfield.demon.nl/] can convert doc
files into plain text and postscript. Note though, that I have never
used the software myself.
I would also be good to inform the body in question that they are making
a grave mistake and effectively endorsing a commercial product by
forcing people to purchase Microsoft Windows in order to take part in
governmental activities.
More on word attachments at:
[http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html]
--
"Cut your own wood and it will warm you twice"
Regards, Yoni Rabkin Katzenell