They probably have a API that is linked to functions in a a particular version
or versions of Word. Quite common for custom applications. They don’t support
legacy applications for any number of reasons, the one I would be most
concerned about being security.
Vendors stop supporting application
> > Randy Bennell wrote:
> >
> > I don't really need Office as I use OfficeLibre for the
> > spreadsheets. I would use it for the word processor too if not
> > for this one program that insists upon Word.
> Craig wrote:
>
> How does the program insist on Word?
The only thing I have found that d
> Randy wrote:
> If I were younger, smarter and did not have to use the stuff, I
> would switch to Linux and forget the MS existed.
Use OpenOffice or LibreOffice. No cost, open source, compatible
with the Microsoft files. Works as good - or better - than MS
about 99%, based on my experience. I
On Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:31:13 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
> I don't really need Office as I use OfficeLibre for the spreadsheets.
> I would use it for the word processor too if not for this one program
> that insists upon Word.
How does the program insist on Word?
I wonder if it wou
On Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:31:13 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
> I don't really need Office as I use OfficeLibre for the spreadsheets.
> I would use it for the word processor too if not for this one program
> that insists upon Word.
How does the program insist on Word?
I wonder if it wou
Current computing trends are hell-bent on locking you into a subscription model,
which besides having an open-ended fee schedule, usually is associated with an
upgrade schedule that has nothing to do with your needs, or responsibilities.
Adobe,
for example, can spontaneously decide that while yes
It looks like they want to rent Office 365 for $7US per month, or sell me Word
for $130:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/word/cfq7ttc0k7c7
It also looks as if you can still get Word 2016 for free:
https://microsoft-word-2016.fileplanet.com/
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I am a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to my office computer. My needs
are fairly minimal - word processing , spreadsheet, accounting, etc.
Nothing all that elaborate.
I am still using Windows 7 but they are doing their best to push me to
10. We have 10 at home so I have some familiarity with
