Word transfer from MacPlus to OS8 to Powerbook G4...HELP!

[BZions]

I have my old Word 5.1 diskettes around and could try to send it to you via
email if you wantto give that a try. Let me know if you want this.

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Could someone, ANYONE, tell me how I can get my original floppy version

of Microsoft Word 5.1 (came with my first MacPlus) into my new G4
Powerbook?

Five years ago I installed it in my G3 OS8 system....no problem, cuz the

tower took floppies. Now of course, my G4 only takes discs.

Sooo, I emailed the 5.1 program to myself and downloaded it into my

laptop. Seemed okay at first, but now I have difficulting getting into the
program to write. A blurb comes on screen and says my Trial Service has
run out or something. It shows the new blue stylized logo for Word.

Somehow I'll open a document, but something doesn't seem right.

Any clues or suggestions? I'm trying desperately not to have to buy a new

Microsoft Word program if there's any way I can download or upgrade or
heaven knows what.....just get me into a word program so I can do what I do
and write.

 

[John McGhie [MVP - Word]]

5.1 CAN NOT run on her system -- don't waste your time!

I have my old Word 5.1 diskettes around and could try to send it to you via
email if you wantto give that a try. Let me know if you want this.
of Microsoft Word 5.1 (came with my first MacPlus) into my new G4
Powerbook?
tower took floppies. Now of course, my G4 only takes discs.
laptop. Seemed okay at first, but now I have difficulting getting into the
program to write. A blurb comes on screen and says my Trial Service has
run out or something. It shows the new blue stylized logo for Word.
Microsoft Word program if there's any way I can download or upgrade or
heaven knows what.....just get me into a word program so I can do what I do
and write.

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