> Subject: Re: office question > >> Hi, >> >> I just got a version of microsoft office 4.2.1 from ebay. I installed it >> and everything went fine (except it kept telling me I was disconnected from >> the server). When I start word it cranks right up, but when I try to open a >> file I just get the beep. >> >> I went to the options section and tried to change where the files are >> located and all I get is a beep. I tried to save a file and all I get is a >> beep. >> >> I installed it on a 6500/G3 400 mhz, any help would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Bob > > > If I recall correctly, that version of Office contain Word 6.x, which > has a known incompatibility with modern OS's (e.g. it don't work). If > you are running 9.x or above, you will have to upgrade to Office 98 > or 2001. Other than that issue, I can't think of any reason why this > would behave this way. > > -- > John McKay (former field medic, A-1/506th ABN INF "Currahees," 101st ABN DIV)
What system are you running... that's my question too... he is right in that it is likely a problem with the version of Office & your system... I believe I upgraded from 4.2.1 when I went to OS 8... -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
