[lopsa-discuss] formats for BoF slides/audio

[Glenn Sieb]

Etaoin Shrdlu said the following on 12/12/2005 11:00 PM:
> I am happy to convert powerpoint or other MS formats into PDF (I have
> a copy of writer, and copies of word, right here at home). I imagine
> that PDF is going to be one of the best formats to use (for slides and
> such), since nearly everyone has at least xpdf. I'd also suggest html 
> or plaintext as a second format. As to audio, most people can deal
> with .mp3 stuff; let me suggest that.
>
> As to stenographic capability: I'd suggest that anyone who took notes
> could always volunteer them. Personally, I like slides, but not audio,
> and will probably only download (or look at) slides or other static
> content.
I'm a damn fast typist, and in prior lives, used to be a secretary--I
can certainly transcribe notes from audio, depending, of course, on
clarity. :)

Best,
--Glenn

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