On Thu, 2007-02-22 at 20:44 -0800, Robert Lewis wrote: > After extensive google searches and reading I have not been able > to read the file under Linux. I tried AbiWord but that didn't do it > either. I tried the latest OpenOffice and that gave the same error. > > The version of MSWorks that they are using is Version 8.0. > > I am about to give up and ask the people sending stuff to send > it in another format.
Politely explain that MS-Works is often not even compatible with other versions of MS-Works, and to please send stuff in .rtf (Rich Text Format). I've found this to be rather effective in the past. Then I tell them that they can get OOo for Windows, for free, and it is what I'm using on my systems, including laptops for high-school and University. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
