James Knott wrote: > Richard Detwiler wrote: > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Hi >>>> >>>> I am using version 2.0 of Open Office.org, but I can not open files >>>> created with Office 2007. >>>> >>>> I am directing a project in my organization to replace the use of >>>> MS-Office by Open Office. >>>> >>>> Is there any plan to address the compatibility issues between Office >>>> 2007 and Open Office ? Do you have an ETA for a fix? >>>> >>>> >>> Did you try saving in MS Office format, instead of the default >>> OpenDocument format? MS Office is defficient, in that it can't open ISO >>> standard file formats. >>> >>> >>> >> However, this is not the problem that the original poster reported. >> >> The problem stated that he is using OOo but can't open files created >> with Office 2007. >> >> Not that Office 2007 can't open files created by OOo. >> >> (I don't have Office 2007 so I can't confirm the problem, but this is >> what the OP reported.) >> >> > > Hmmm... Does Office 2007 use the MS XML Open "standard"? > >
A quick check with Google shows the default format is .docx, so the OP will have to save in the old .doc format. I wonder how long it will take MS to abandon the old format, so as to force people into buying new software? When will people learn that you don't want to have to depend on MS for anything, other than lock in? --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
