how dumb is this idea?

[David Rysdam]

Derek Atkins <derek at ihtfp.com> writes:
> a) Linux supports FATfs, so just use the USB drives as-is..  They usually
> come formatted in FAT.  This will work cross-platform.
>
> b) Why don't you use Open/LibreOffice at home?  That can export to Word,
> Excel, or PowerPoint as necessary.

Yes, this is the current situation I'm describing as a nightmare. Have
you actually tried to use both LibreOffice and PowerPoint, back and
forth, to edit the same document?