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4. yes I think it was Works

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 07:02 PM

Nov 2016

that is what they say at the top, started them two or three computers ago. may still have the cd's somewhere.

so maybe they can't even be read now?

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is open office still a good program? [View all] Kali Nov 2016 OP

You can also choose Libre Office, a fork of Open Office ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2016 #1

it says "microsoft works" at the top Kali Nov 2016 #3

Good chance they'll open in later Excel. Only one way to find out. eppur_se_muova Nov 2016 #5

hmmm I guess I could try sending one to my sister or something Kali Nov 2016 #6

I'd stick with OO or go with LibreOffice Ron Obvious Nov 2016 #2

yes I think it was Works Kali Nov 2016 #4

If it's a .wps file, give it a try in OO/LibreOffice Calc Ron Obvious Nov 2016 #7

the new version of LO calc worked Kali Nov 2016 #10

Google docs works great and all you need is a Google account Egnever Nov 2016 #8

interesting Kali Nov 2016 #9