My first impulse was to say that although this is probably
feasible, it is a bad idea. My second thought was
that if this pertains to an intranet, you should probably
write a Win32 Perl script that operates via network which
is fairly trivial (assuming your work site has some type of
LAN).
However, after a simple search (which I recommend you
always give a try before posting) on
Google,
at least three different plug-ins were listed that may do
the trick for you. Naturally I leave the exercise to you
but I'm sure that the Monastery (myself included) would
enjoy hearing about your success (or otherwise) in this
adventure. I still think that if you are dealing with a
LAN, my second thought would still be the quickest, easiest
approach.
Here are the three hits I mentioned:
- NSF - Information - Links to Plug-ins and Viewers
... Links to Plug-ins and Viewers for File Formats on the NSF Web Site. File Format,
Plug-in/Viewer. Acrobat (.pdf). Acrobat Reader. Excel (.xls). Excel 97/2000 Viewer. ...
www.nsf.gov/home/pubinfo/plugins.htm --> relevant link
- [DOC] Installing the Piranha Excel Plug-in
File Format: Microsoft Word 97 for Macintosh - View as HTML
Installing the Piranha Excel Plug-in. Make sure Excel is not open. Enter Global Access
through the Library’s pull-down menu, http://lib.bus.umich.edu. ...
eres.bus.umich.edu/web/guides/piranhainstl.doc
- JC_ActiveDoc Plug-In for Netscape
... JC_ActiveDoc(TM) is a Netscape Plug-in that allows you to view Micrsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint right inside Netscape. It's ideal for Intranet information ...
Description: Netscape plug-in, that allows you to view Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents right inside...
Category: Computers > Software > Shareware > Windows > Internet > Browser Enhancements
www.jcsoft.com/docobject/
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