>On Tuesday 11 February 2003 23:29, "Dr. Bruce R. McFarling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The question also arises why it is attached as a file > in pdf format. Plain text would seem more appropriate. > > And unlike the .pdf format, plain text is free as in > free speech, not just free as in free beer. --------------------------------------------------
Yes --- Please Bill --- I have the .pdf reader installed on my Linux system, but it refuses to open your .pdf files. Plain text in the body of the e-mail would be far better, if it is possible for your system to do it. Thanks, Jessop. ------------------------------------------ On Tuesday 11 February 2003 23:29, you wrote: > At 08:33 AM 10/02/03 -0800, you wrote: > >For screen readability I've also broken it into more > >paragraphs than in Michael's original. > > > >It is in pdf format. A free pdf reader is available > >from Adobe at > >http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html > > > >Generally I've found it better to download the file to > >your local computer before attempting to open it with > >the reader. > > The question also arises why it is attached as a file > in pdf format. Plain text would seem more appropriate. > > And unlike the .pdf format, plain text is free as in > free speech, not just free as in free beer. > ==^^=============================================================== This email was sent to: archive@mail-archive.com EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84IaC.bcVIgP.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html ==^^===============================================================
