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From: rezac@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
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Subject: Text/Word Processor file formats
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Date: 30 Sep 88 22:36:03 GMT
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I'm putting together a mainframe package to convert ATMS files to
microcomputer formats as the University is moving wordprocessing off
the mainframe.

In order to do this in a fashion that makes the greatest number of
people happy, I need enough information to convert formatting and
control codes embedded in the current documents to workable counter-
parts in the code I create.  Postscript is acceptable for some users,
but others are still in the process of modifying documents, or may
want to do so later.

I would like any information I can get on any of the popular word
processing packages for either the Macintosh or for the IBM-PC and 
compatibles.  If anyone wants to send information on other formats,
I may incorporate it later if I think it would be a useful format.

Additionally, if anyone acutually has written code that does one or more
conversions I would love to see it.

I would prefer E-mail responses, but if it can't be done post here and
I'll try to check at least once a week.  

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Thanks in advance.

Charles