Re: Word transfer from MacPlus to OS8 to Powerbook G4...HELP!
From: John McGhie [MVP - Word] (john_at_mcghie.name)
Date: 04/04/04
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Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 08:11:49 +1000
5.1 CAN NOT run on her system -- don't waste your time!
This responds to article <181c001c41a7d$16b59690$a401280a@phx.gbl>, from
"BZions" <BZions@aol.com> on 5/4/04 5:43 AM:
> I have my old Word 5.1 diskettes around and could try to send it to you via
> email if you wantto give that a try. Let me know if you want this.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Could someone, ANYONE, tell me how I can get my original floppy version
> of Microsoft Word 5.1 (came with my first MacPlus) into my new G4
> Powerbook?
>>
>> Five years ago I installed it in my G3 OS8 system....no problem, cuz the
> tower took floppies. Now of course, my G4 only takes discs.
>>
>> Sooo, I emailed the 5.1 program to myself and downloaded it into my
> laptop. Seemed okay at first, but now I have difficulting getting into the
> program to write. A blurb comes on screen and says my Trial Service has
> run out or something. It shows the new blue stylized logo for Word.
>>
>> Somehow I'll open a document, but something doesn't seem right.
>>
>> Any clues or suggestions? I'm trying desperately not to have to buy a new
> Microsoft Word program if there's any way I can download or upgrade or
> heaven knows what.....just get me into a word program so I can do what I do
> and write.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sheree
>> .
>>
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