Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges of transferring equations from OpenOffice to Microsoft Word, particularly in the context of submitting homework. Participants explore various solutions to ensure that mathematical content is preserved during the conversion process.
Discussion Character
- Homework-related, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant describes issues with equations becoming corrupted when exporting from OpenOffice to Word, specifically mentioning missing symbols.
- Another participant argues that requiring the use of Word for math projects is unreasonable, suggesting that it places undue burden on students who may not have access to the software.
- A different participant acknowledges the teacher's lack of familiarity with alternative formats and suggests exporting graphics as bitmaps to maintain integrity in Word.
- One suggestion is to export the document as a PDF, with a warning that if the teacher does not accept PDFs, a complaint could be warranted.
- Another proposed method is to save the document in HTML format, then open it in Word and save it as a .doc file.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the reasonableness of requiring Word for math submissions, with some defending the teacher's position while others criticize it. Multiple solutions are proposed, but no consensus on the best approach is reached.
Contextual Notes
Participants note limitations related to software accessibility and the potential for formatting issues during file conversion. The discussion does not resolve the underlying issue of compatibility between OpenOffice and Word.