interesting. I require all files as .rtf since I WONT accept word.doc documents.

Ingrid

On Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:02:52 -0400, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Actually, I'm stuck with some Microsoft products until the last kid is out
of HS. There are at least three teachers a year that require all papers to
be also turned in as a Word file on a CD. No other format is allowed.

Actually, I keep wondering how Entourage got to be so useable.

C

I use Turnitin, but it doesnt have to be in .doc format, it can be copy/pasted from
any format. Ingrid

On Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:22:25 -0400, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
I actually understand some of the .doc only format; it allows the teacher to
run a program that checks for plagiarism with a web search (oh the sites out
there for essays on just about any subject, book, etc and desired grade you
want to get.)

I'd love to be a fly on the wall if/when a freeware guru runs in to those
teachers.
Cheryl

I keep swearing I will convert to REd Hat or some such every year, but they are going
to have to pry my cold dead fingers off my win2000, I wont consider using spyware XP
or Vista. My DH is using my itty laptop because his XP wont run on his brand new,
high powered computer he needs to teach robotics ..... thanks to Bill Gates
registration spyware program. Ingrid

On Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:50:04 -0500, Jangchub wrote:

On Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:30:18 -0400, Leon Fisk
wrote:

Not sure just what flavor Windows you are running, but if
you can bring up a command prompt, type in:

ping yahoo.com

Then try it again with something made up, like this:

ping www.youbethaha.com

Have fun!

Vista. I say Vista Shmista. I have a gig of RAM and this Vista
really needs two gigs to run properly. I find it a bit slow. I was
using XP Pro (husband works at Dell) and I have a new 9400 Inspiron to
replace the lemon 9300 I returned after two years. Please, anyone
buying a Dell, buy the three year complete care package.

rant off

But that would be the teacher would have some extra work, heaven's forbid.
(yes, I am not happy with the state of "English" instruction locally.)

On 10/4/07 10:09 AM, in article
, "
wrote:

I use Turnitin, but it doesnt have to be in .doc format, it can be copy/pasted
from
any format. Ingrid

On Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:22:25 -0400, Cheryl Isaak
wrote:
I actually understand some of the .doc only format; it allows the teacher to
run a program that checks for plagiarism with a web search (oh the sites out
there for essays on just about any subject, book, etc and desired grade you
want to get.)

I'd love to be a fly on the wall if/when a freeware guru runs in to those
teachers.
Cheryl

wrote:
interesting. I require all files as .rtf since I WONT accept word.doc documents.



why rtf?? Do you accept PDFs?

--
johnmcwilliams

wrote:
I keep swearing I will convert to REd Hat or some such every year, but they are going
to have to pry my cold dead fingers off my win2000, I wont consider using spyware XP
or Vista. My DH is using my itty laptop because his XP wont run on his brand new,
high powered computer he needs to teach robotics ..... thanks to Bill Gates
registration spyware program. Ingrid

There are other solutions.... a bit more expensive, but worth it for my
taste. And mileage will vary....

You can run Win2000 on a MacIntel directly until you are used to the Mac
OS, and then you'll never look back.
--
john mcwilliams

Ann wrote:
Travis expounded:

Why are you using a Microsoft product if that is how you feel?

Ever heard of a Mac?

She is using Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.6.040913.0 on her Mac.

Look at the headers in her posts.

--

Travis in Shoreline Washington

Travis expounded:

Ann wrote:
Travis expounded:

Why are you using a Microsoft product if that is how you feel?

Ever heard of a Mac?

She is using Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.6.040913.0 on her Mac.

Look at the headers in her posts.

I know, but as she explained, she's tied to the Bog, at least
partially, until everyone is out of school. I knew she was a Mac
person. I, on the other hand, run Windblows but try to run as much as
possible that isn't M$.
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************

Ann expounded:

Bog

Borg, my fingers are too fast for my brain.
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************

In article ,
Ann wrote:

Travis expounded:

Ann wrote:
Travis expounded:

Why are you using a Microsoft product if that is how you feel?

Ever heard of a Mac?

She is using Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.6.040913.0 on her Mac.

Look at the headers in her posts.

I know, but as she explained, she's tied to the Bog, at least
partially, until everyone is out of school. I knew she was a Mac
person. I, on the other hand, run Windblows but try to run as much as
possible that isn't M$.

Mac's Rule .....

Almost all of Mac'c word processing software can read, convert and save
files as rtf, doc, txt and pdf on to a CD the PCs can understand. Use
the "Export" command from most programs.

What I reject is HTML emails and files, unless I pre-approve the address.
That format can cause problems, such as more junk mail. That is why I do
not get any junk mail. Even though my email address is listed at the end
of this posting. Junk mailers for some reason do not send straight text.

Most Mac's also have no need for anti-virus and anti-spyware. In ten
years my Macs have never crashed, caught a virus or spyware. Some Mac's
may need such software IF they are forwarding emails, but I could care
less about the PC world. What Macs do need is a really good firewall to
make sure bad people do not get good data, but then again so do PCs.

Repeating others, Mac's can run Microsoft Software for PC's also,
however I can not think of one good reason why.

Yes, Macs can also Ping.

I am now going outside and pick some squash, tomatoes, peppers, carrots,
romaine and leaf lettuce for my dinner... IN OCTOBER !!!!!!! ... IN
MICHIGAN... 85 DEGREES TODAY... cool

Enjoy Life ..... Dan

--
Email "dan lehr at comcast dot net". Text only or goes to trash automatically.

On 10/4/07 6:47 PM, in article
, "Dan L."
wrote:

In article ,
Ann wrote:

Travis expounded:

Ann wrote:
Travis expounded:

Why are you using a Microsoft product if that is how you feel?

Ever heard of a Mac?

She is using Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.6.040913.0 on her Mac.

Look at the headers in her posts.

I know, but as she explained, she's tied to the Bog, at least
partially, until everyone is out of school. I knew she was a Mac
person. I, on the other hand, run Windblows but try to run as much as
possible that isn't M$.

Mac's Rule .....

Almost all of Mac'c word processing software can read, convert and save
files as rtf, doc, txt and pdf on to a CD the PCs can understand. Use
the "Export" command from most programs.

What I reject is HTML emails and files, unless I pre-approve the address.
That format can cause problems, such as more junk mail. That is why I do
not get any junk mail. Even though my email address is listed at the end
of this posting. Junk mailers for some reason do not send straight text.

Most Mac's also have no need for anti-virus and anti-spyware. In ten
years my Macs have never crashed, caught a virus or spyware. Some Mac's
may need such software IF they are forwarding emails, but I could care
less about the PC world. What Macs do need is a really good firewall to
make sure bad people do not get good data, but then again so do PCs.

Repeating others, Mac's can run Microsoft Software for PC's also,
however I can not think of one good reason why.

Yes, Macs can also Ping.

I am now going outside and pick some squash, tomatoes, peppers, carrots,
romaine and leaf lettuce for my dinner... IN OCTOBER !!!!!!! ... IN
MICHIGAN... 85 DEGREES TODAY... cool

Enjoy Life ..... Dan

Can I come over for dinner?

Consider yourself soundly bussed for your praise of Macs.
C

In article ,
John McWilliams wrote:

wrote:
I keep swearing I will convert to REd Hat or some such every year, but they
are going
to have to pry my cold dead fingers off my win2000, I wont consider using
spyware XP
or Vista. My DH is using my itty laptop because his XP wont run on his
brand new,
high powered computer he needs to teach robotics ..... thanks to Bill Gates
registration spyware program. Ingrid

There are other solutions.... a bit more expensive, but worth it for my
taste. And mileage will vary....

You can run Win2000 on a MacIntel directly until you are used to the Mac
OS, and then you'll never look back.

Win2000? "Boot Camp" lets me run XP in my Intel Mac for a couple of
applications that don't have a Mac counterpart.
--
FB - FFF

Billy

Get up, stand up, stand up for yor rights.
Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight.
- Bob Marley

Dan L. wrote:

[....]

I am now going outside and pick some squash, tomatoes, peppers, carrots,
romaine and leaf lettuce for my dinner... IN OCTOBER !!!!!!! ... IN
MICHIGAN... 85 DEGREES TODAY... cool

Enjoy Life ..... Dan

that's the good life. to finish off a productive day
with a trip out to the garden to pull dinner fresh from
the vine, stalk, plant or bush.

you go Dan..

Ann wrote:
Travis expounded:

Ann wrote:
Travis expounded:

Why are you using a Microsoft product if that is how you feel?
Ever heard of a Mac?
She is using Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.6.040913.0 on her Mac.

Look at the headers in her posts.

I know, but as she explained, she's tied to the Bog, at least
partially, until everyone is out of school. I knew she was a Mac
person. I, on the other hand, run Windblows but try to run as much as
possible that isn't M$.

Surely MS isn't the only provider of newsreaders for a MAC.

--

Travis in Shoreline Washington

On 10/5/07 2:48 AM, in article Z6lNi.24413$Im1.4830@trnddc01, "Travis"
wrote:

Ann wrote:
Travis expounded:

Ann wrote:
Travis expounded:

Why are you using a Microsoft product if that is how you feel?
Ever heard of a Mac?
She is using Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.6.040913.0 on her Mac.

Look at the headers in her posts.

I know, but as she explained, she's tied to the Bog, at least
partially, until everyone is out of school. I knew she was a Mac
person. I, on the other hand, run Windblows but try to run as much as
possible that isn't M$.

Surely MS isn't the only provider of newsreaders for a MAC.

No, but as I said, I really like Entourage - it is so usable, I can't
believe it really came from a drone.

C