Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around finding a Word to PDF converter software that is compatible with Windows XP and Vista, with a specific interest in batch conversion capabilities.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests recommendations for Word to PDF converters that support batch processing on Windows XP and Vista.
- Another participant suggests using the "Save As" feature in Word 2007 to convert documents to PDF.
- A third participant recommends a free software called PDFCreator, noting its legality and usefulness.
- Another participant mentions a free add-on from Microsoft for Office 2007 that allows saving Word documents as PDFs, but requires downloading and installation.
- One participant points out that CutePDF acts as a printer to output PDFs but does not support batch processing.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants present various tools and methods for converting Word documents to PDF, but there is no consensus on a single recommended solution, particularly regarding batch processing capabilities.
Contextual Notes
Some suggestions depend on specific software versions and may require additional steps for installation or setup, which are not fully detailed.