Ed-Tech list members,
If you are using Microsoft Office 2003 under Windows, be sure to go to http://snipurl.com/compat in order to download and install the Compatibility Pack. This will allow you to open and write the files that are compatible with Office 2007. For example, Office 2007 uses .docx for the Word file type while Office 2003 uses .doc.
If someone with 2007 sends a .docx file to someone with 2003, the person with 2003 will need the Compatibility Pack in order to open the .docx file.
If there is someone who manages your computer for you, I recommend, as always, not doing this yourself, but rather checking with them so that it can be done to their specifications. If you are working on your own computer, say at home, you can easily download and install the Compatibility Pack yourself.
Bill Vilberg
