Re: [Bug-gnupedia] Content Format

[Mike Warren]

Rajarshi Guha <address@hidden> writes:

> > We could. I don't think that's a good idea.

> why not? is it becaause MS might take action against GNE because it
> uses code to decode a MS format?

Partially.

> If so then the general idea that blocking .doc submissions will
> prevent a load of people from submitting is right.

They can convert their Word files at their own computer before
submitting them.

> Teaching a person who has used Word for the last 7 years to do
> something else - especially something on the lines of plain text(!)
> is going to be difficult to say the least!

True. However, one can convert their own Word documents or submit in
plain ASCII or HTML (most people can use an email program).

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