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

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 16:53:10 -0600

Good point.  The first thing they need to do is achieve a standard platform.
OOo would seem to be the most reasonable solution.  Could the one
maintaining communication with them ask them as to the feasibility of
selecting a standard platform?  And then of making this platform OOo?

This question should be settled before looking into installers and/or the
macros.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sword-devel-admin@crosswire.org
> [mailto:sword-devel-admin@crosswire.org]On Behalf Of Nichols, Lester
> Sent: Mon, November 24, 2003 4:31 PM
> To: 'sword-devel@crosswire.org'
> Subject: RE: [sword-devel] HELP WANTED -- OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
>
>
> 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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