Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around finding free software solutions for converting PDF files to Word documents (doc) and vice versa, specifically for Windows users. Participants also mention the need for tools that allow editing of PDF files.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Experimental/applied
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests free tools for converting PDF to doc and doc to PDF, expressing difficulty in finding suitable options.
- Another participant suggests a website, pdfonline.com, as a potential resource for conversions.
- A different participant explains that converting doc to PDF can be done easily by printing to a postscript file and using Ghostscript for conversion, noting that Open Office can also perform this task in one click, though it is a larger download.
- Another participant reiterates that OpenOffice can be used for PDF conversion.
- One participant recommends primopdf.com as a favorite free PDF converter, stating that if a document can be printed, it can be converted to PDF.
- There is mention of a shareware program called able2doc for PDF to doc conversion, which is noted for good formatting preservation but is limited to a trial period.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants present multiple options for PDF conversion, but there is no consensus on a single best solution. Various tools and methods are suggested, indicating a range of preferences and experiences.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention limitations regarding the trial nature of certain software and the size of downloads for specific applications, which may affect user choices.