Re: IE 5.0 & IE 6.0 on same machine OK?

From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 08/18/04 

Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 07:00:22 -0700

Andy wrote:

>
> I have an old Works suite that I like and I'd like to
> load it on my new machine. The new machine already has
> IE 6.0, but the old Works wants to go get IE 5.0.
> Obviously, the old Works isn't seeing the newer IE.
>
> I'm reluctant to have both IE 5.0 and 6.0 on one
> machine. That just sounds like it's sure to cause LOTS
> of problems down the road. My fantasy here is to let
> Works go get IE 5.0, and then, afterwards, uninstall 5.0.
>
> Can anybody help me with this? I'd be very pleased.

I agree with you that I would be hesitant to do this. I don't think your
fantasy is doable. You could post in a Works newsgroup. Here is a list
of all the MS newsgroups:

http://aumha.org/nntp.htm

If you are just looking for a nice office suite that isn't expensive,
try OpenOffice (free) from www.openoffice.org.

Malke 

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