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If the purpose of the list is to communicate (all interpretations of theAnother:
term) with others who have a strong interest in physics, physics education,
etc., then why make it difficult for those who might not have the latest
software and gee-whiz-bang technology.
The gee-whiz-bang technology we're talking about is already 5 years old!Of
all people, physicists are arguing that the old and obsolete is acceptable?
I know I won't win this argument very soon, but at some point
newsgroup/listserve protocol will change.
first to get into the WWW. Using Unix or old systems with command lineI to have puzzled over this. I think it is that Physicists were among the
I agree with this comment. However this is not the point.
Not me. See below.
Agreed. But again, not the point.
WORD 5.1 to Word 98 to WORD in Office 2000 for various specific reasons ofI work generally in the PC environment. I shifted to from Wordperfect to
ease of use. I keep up with Dreamwaever's new version since NOTHING I learnI shifted to Windows Media Player 7 due to flexibility, less clicking,
other programs that I use which are *not* the latest version. I also wait aIt is not through blind "newer is better" thinking. There are a range of
them - and use them sparingly - because it means if I am saying somethingPersonal preference here Leigh. There are no absolutes here. I like
get involved in hand code writing for HTML. All my pages done in handThis is an interesting comment. I decided in the early days I would not
efficient communication, in some cases persuation, in others image creation.In many situations using HTML to send a web page helps achieve the aim:
effective communication - stable, user friendly, time saving (over totalIf by 'better' you mean more efficient for accurate, clear quick and