Patrick, thanks for the offer. And yes, I am trying to use my computer as a tool. I want to find a solution to come up with an acceptable format for my cv from within Linux. This should be consistent with your view of computers, yes? ;) I know this will take considerably more effort, but when I am done, I'll most likely know everything about rtf and any other text format. :) If I can't come up with an acceptable solution I will take you up on your offer. Andreas On Mon, Oct 01, 2001 at 11:04:06PM +0100, P Kirk wrote: > On Mon, Oct 01, 2001 at 10:47:22PM +0100, xio wrote: > >Hi, > > > >I am trying to find a common denominator with recruitment agencies who > >don't want to accept my cv either in html or text. Most of them keep > >insisting in asking for a cv in Word format. > > > >Does anybody know if there is conversion tools from html or text to rtf? > >(they'd have to run on Debian) > > > > I used have a headhunting firm and you've stumbled across one area where > the MS lock-in is really strong. A recruiter who doesn't use Office has > problems with both clients and candidates. But then once they accept > using Office, they end up forcing it on others. > > Computers are tools, not philosophical statements. If you can't run > Word yourself, send your CV to a friend with Word and your practical > problem will be solved. If need be, send it to me as I run Office 2000 > on the work machine and I'll send you a .doc version back. > > Patrick > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-request@lists.debian.org > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmaster@lists.debian.org > -- GPG Keyid 0x0FCD0EE2 GPG Fingerprint C2FF 6147 0ADB 1674 4096 2339 370F CBDF 0FCD 0EE2 fortune - print a random, hopefully interesting, adage: ... TheysaidDoyouseethebiggreenglowinthedarkhouseuponthehill?andIsaidYesIsee thebiggreenglowinthedarkhouseuponthehillTheresabigdarkforestbetweenmeandthe biggreenglowinthedarkhouseuponthehillandalittleoldladyridingonaHoovervacuum cleanersayingIllgetyoumyprettyandyourlittledogTototoo ... I don't even *HAVE* a dog Toto...
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