Re: PHP and .doc Files

From: Michael Austin (maustin_at_firstdbasource.com)
Date: 08/26/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 15:00:55 GMT

Paul wrote:

> Hi all
>
> Ive searched around everywhere and I cant find the answer that doesnt
> involve being on a Windows Machine.
>
> Im wondering is it possible to read a .doc file? I know its a propietary
> MS thing however Open Office/Star Office not sure on others can read the
> file, I was wondering has anyone been able to accomplish this at all.
>
> Thanks.

All of you that work in a business environment and regularly send WORD docs via
upload/email should consider:

<<
http://news.com.com/Software+maker+exposes+hidden+data/2100-1012_3-5320006.html?tag=nefd.top

  a snippet from this link:

"After examining metadata in a legal document of Linux adversary the SCO Group,
CNET News.com learned that SCO originally planned to sue Bank of America.

Word and other Office applications include tools for removing such metadata
before a document is shared with others, but those capabilities are used
inconsistently at best, Brown said. "It's something where it really needs to be
part of company policy--how you deal with metadata," he said. "If you don't
create and enforce a good policy about cleaning up after yourselves, there's a
real risk." 

-- 
Michael Austin.
Consultant - Available.
Donations welcomed. http://www.firstdbasource.com/donations.html
:)