Files in fomats of defunct PIMS & older versions

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Posted by ureadit
2005-06-19 13:50:54

This topic appears once in a while. Having just encountered the problem…again, perhaps some interchange is worthwhile. From my own experience, I note the following:

1. Among the criteria for selecting a PIM should be

>>> a. What is the likelihood of its longevity? InfoSelect and TreePad appear to be good candidates. Any others?

>>> b. Can it export to a “standard” format?

>>> c. If a new version of the PIM has a new file format, can it open files in the older format? Can it open files in formats 2 or 3 versions ago?

2. With respect to 1.b. and 1.c., it is important to test to make sure these (1.b. & 1.c.) work whenever there is any format or operating system change.

-sc

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