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Do any of you have M$ Word running in present form?
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Have you tried the online version of MS Office? I'm not sure, but I think there's a free version. Depending on the file, you might be able to convert it to another format, then use a FOSS tool going forwards.
I was thinking along the same lines. Use the online version available via portal.office.com, and use that to convert everything to something more FOSS-friendly.
Not sure if access is free, though.
This is what I would recommend as well. Try to convert within Word to an older version or open version that's likely to be compatible with other software. Test one and see if it converts okay.
Too many documents and Office 365 is a $10 month sub scam.
I can't comment on how many documents you have, but there's a free version of Office 365
If you're already thinking of extracting/attempting to run a desktop version of Office, you may as well save yourself the effort if you can and give the free online version a try. You'll be using a proprietary piece of software either way.
You don't have to keep the sub. Pay $10, convert the files, unsubscribe.
Dont buy Office 365, just use the Office live.com. Yes, Microsoft are reusing their live.com.
It is free, I use it for dealing with résumés.
https://onedrive.live.com