OOo doesn't support works files. You have two choices really :
1/ use works to re-save the documents as something like RTF format.
OOo can certainly use RTF just fine.
2/ use a freely available download from M$ to convert works files to
.doc files. OO can therefore read .doc files just fine.

HTH

/paul

On 11/2/05, lbbridgman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Dear Open Office
>
> I have all my documents (word processing .wps, and spreadsheets .wks) on an 
> elderly 486 PC in Works 3.1. If I download OpenOffice on my new laptop, will 
> I be able to transfer them? ie, will they convert?
>
> Sincerely
>
> Luke
>
>
>

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