Re: Adobe Acrobat

From: Sukoshi1044@aol.com
Date: Mon Jan 10 2000 - 10:56:09 PST


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etj@nwlink.com wrote

>Isn't that what we're trying to accomplish here? :) I mean, it would be
>wonderful if we get an editor with HTML/DHTML/JAVA/etc expertise... but then
>they'd have to edit both an online page and a newsletter. If we gt someone
>who simply knows how to use >any< application that can create the
>newsletter, with acrobat, they can easily post it on the web. And since so
>many folks use acrobat anyways, most people have it installed.

Eric and fellow potterers:

I'm not wanting to start a range war here, but whose job are you trying to
make easier? One person or ALL of the users? Cutting and pasting a <insert
your favorite word processing application here> document into an email is an
effective and proven method for newsletters and no additional applications
are required for the end user. Printed copies can still be made for those
who do not use email. The same is true for posting to web pages. Most word
processing apps are 'web capable' these days. Very little cost is incurred
and whomever does the editing learns a new and valuable skill. High powered
web stuff <or high powered publishing stuff!> is not necessary and most of
the 'Bill Gates vs the rest of the world' issues are at least minimized.
Adobe has its place, but easing the plight of the everyday web user is not
one of them.

Bill de Ment P-15 #1044 'Sukoshi'
Eagle, Idaho



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