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Re: [LUG] Libwps in open office

 

On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:26:23 +0000, Kevin Lucas wrote:
> Has any one had experience with converting M$ "Works" files using an
> openoffice filter libwps
> I have a Failed PC "Packard Bell" with bundled  MS works and a Shed load
> of user documents which we cannot see now I have converted to Open
Office.
> I have tried the source files but cannot get past a .configure error
> which says I need the libwpa file to start with , this I have !  but
> don't know how to tell  configure that it is there
> Any Ideas?
> Regards
> Kevin.

Hi Kevin,

Usually with most sane configure scripts it'd be something along the lines
of:
$ ./configure --with-libwpadir=***this is where you'd put your libwpa
dir***

Hope this helps.
Grant.


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