File format compatibility
Jean-Pierre Benoit
for Win95 files readable by their counterparts under Linux.
Jean-Pierre Benoit
Denis Roy
(hereinafter "!") and, most importantly, the Question Mark (hereinafter
"?").
The "." is used to express a statement.
Correct example: WP8 for Linux files are compatible with their Win95
counterparts. Notice the use of the ".", as the user states a fact.
Incorrect example: Does WordPerfect 8 for Win95, Quattro Pro 8 for Win
95 and Corel Draw 8 for Win95 files readable by their counterparts
under Linux. Notice how the user asks a question, but incorrectly uses
"." as though he was stating a fact.
The "!" is used to strongly express a fact or an emotion or happiness,
anger or others.
Correct example: Yay! WP8 for Linux files are compatible with their
Win95 counterparts! Notice the use of the "!", as the user seems happy
about the fact stated.
Incorrect example: Is WP8 compatible or not! Obviously an
interrogation, requiring a "?".
The "?" is used to indicate an interrogation, a query, a question.
Correct example: Does WordPerfect 8 for Win95 files readable by their
counterparts under Linux?
Incorrect example: I assure you they are?
Tips on using the "?": If the sentence starts with one of the following,
it's a good indication that the sentence should end with a "?": Does,
Can, Is, Will, Should, Would, Could, Shall.
I hope this helps you out! Just laugh about it :-)
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Denis Roy (MCSE, CNA, MCP)
Dan Alder (Corel)
The file format for WP hasn't changed, but the with version 9 (under both
Windows and Linux) there are new default formats for QP and Draw. However,
both can read from and save to version 8 files, so you shouldn't have any
problems.
--D
Jean-Pierre Benoit wrote:
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Dan Alder
Program Manager, Paradox, WP Office for Linux & OEM/ESD Products
Martin Faucher
peu douteuse, mais l'anglais
n'est sans doute pas sa langue maternelle. Nous pouvons de bonne foi le
pardonner. D'ailleurs Denis,
j'ai l'impression que tu es francophone toi aussi...