Re: Any way to convert Word 7 files?

[dyer <padyer@pilot.infi.net>]

David Nelson wrote:

> I had heard that StarOffice is able to read them. In any case, text format would be a
> pity: you'd lose all the formatting. I haven't done it myself yet, but I expect HTML
> or RTF would be a better choice 'cause you'd keep the formatting (I expect StarOffice
> could handle RTF).
> David
>
> Anthony Campbell wrote:
>
> > I've a nasty feeling the answer is going to be  "no", but I wonder whether
> > there is any way to convert or read a Word 7 file on linux?
> >
> > Or do I have to borrow a Windows machine and convert it to txt?
> >
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WordPerfect does a pretty good job for both word7 and 8, also look at the mswordview
package, I haven't used it, but it's supposed to work with word8 files.

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dyer