[sword-devel] HELP WANTED -- OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:31:27 -0800

I agree that if it is a least common denominator issue it would be better to
stay with what they have, but based on the comment:

On Saturday, November 22, 2003 1:12 PM Troy A. Griffitts wrote:

> >These are some areas where they have difficulty and would like
> > suggestions/help:
> >
> > o Authors use different versions of Windows and Word and these
> > slight differences can cause problems with the macros.

Using different versions of Microsoft Windows and of MS Office or Word is
not a common denominator. In fact, although there is backward compatibility
in the application, there are a lot of things to deal with. I know that we
are in the process of migrating to Office XP from Office 97 and people have
issue with the subtle changes. Also running Office 97 on W98 versus W2k can
make a major impact on the version of VBA being used and any additional
items of contention between the two versions.

>From Troy's comment it sounds like they have varied versions of Office and
Windows because of ease of availability rather than commonality. Unless you
get an E-machine or something you are not like to get OOo already installed.

Because of that I think it would be better (as well as less expensive) to go
with OOo rather than trying to create multiple versions of the macros based
on versions of office and windows. Also I think it would be easier for
standardization across the board with standard "how-tos" and macros for the
end-users to adapt (i.e. "how do you do something in OOo versus how do you
do something in Office 95/97/2000/XP in Windows 95/98/2000/XP).

In His Grace,

Lester Nichols
"Embrace the Virtual Mindshare"
Network Engineer/Programmer
Information Technology Services
nicholsl@partnershipbanking.com
www.lesternichols.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: Keith Ralston [mailto:keith@kharis.biz] 
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 1:22 PM
To: sword-devel@crosswire.org
Subject: RE: [sword-devel] HELP WANTED -- OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE

Before considering migrating technologies, you should consider their current
commitment to technology.  That is, did they choose Word because this is
what they know?  Changing technologies for end-users is not nearly as simple
as for technologists.  Asking them to change from Word to OOo could be
tantamount to asking them to go from driving a car to piloting a space ship.
The difficulty presented to the end-user lies in the *fact* of change
itself.  If they are willing to make such a commitment, then I agree with
Don.  However, if they have adopted Word as a "least common denominator,"
then they should stick with Word and get it to work.

If this request is still existing in a couple of weeks, I can help out after
my semester finishes - December 6.  I have the dubious pleasure of being
familiar with the entire Office Object model and VBA as well.  (Mother
always told me I should have stuck with C.)  I will download their stuff and
have a look at it in the interim.

Keith

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sword-devel-admin@crosswire.org
> [mailto:sword-devel-admin@crosswire.org]On Behalf Of Don A. Elbourne Jr.
> Sent: Mon, November 24, 2003 6:57 AM
> To: sword-devel@crosswire.org
> Subject: Re: [sword-devel] HELP WANTED -- OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
>
>
> I don't use MS Word. What exactly do these macros do? I wonder if it would
> be better to do something in OpenOffice.org that would do the same thing.
> Migrating to OOo would save a lot of money in the long run.
>
> by grace alone,
>
> Don A. Elbourne Jr.
> http://elbourne.org
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Troy A. Griffitts" <scribe@crosswire.org>
> To: <sword-devel@crosswire.org>
> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 1:12 PM
> Subject: [sword-devel] HELP WANTED -- OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
>
>
> > We have a request from Wycliffe UK to help them with a project that
> > involves facilitating a group of scholars working on Easy English Bibles
> > and Commentaries.
> >
> > The project aims to produce texts that are readable by low vocabulary
> > pastors and missionaries-- typically people who don't have good
> > resources in their native tongue but can read limited English.
> >
> > Currently they have a set of VBA macros for Word that allows their
> > authors to check their work.  The process for installation is a little
> > tedious for their user base.  You can find STOCK INSTRUCTIONS and their
> > macros here:
> >
> > http://crosswire.org/sword/ALPHAcckswwlkrfre22034820285912/ee
> >
> >
> > These are some areas where they have difficulty and would like
> > suggestions/help:
> >
> > o  Authors use different versions of Windows and Word and these
> > slight differences can cause problems with the macros.
> >
> > o  Don't have a proper installation program - just have a set of
> > instructions that new authors have to follow. Most authors are not
> > expert Word users (or expert computer users) and this can cause
> problems.
> >
> > o  Evaluate current set of macros from a software developer's point of
> > view and suggest improvements that could be made. One possibility might
> > be to replace VBA macros with a stand-alone exe program.
> >
> >
> >
> > If you might be interested in helping with any part of this project, we
> > ask that you first get a "user's point of view", by downloading the
> > macros and following the instructions at the above URL.
> >
> > This is a great opportunity to help a wonderful project for our Lord!
> > Thank you for your consideration and looking forward to your comments
> > and involvement!
> >
> > -Troy A. Griffitts.
> >
> >
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