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Re: Wordperfect V8

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From: Louis Hissink
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 00:00
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Stephen Davies wrote:

> I gave up trying to download via Netscape and just used FTP to go
> straight to the site and then did a simple get on the monster file.
>
> All was smooth sailing from there except for a couple of application
> funnies.
>
> I cannot find where one sets the global default values for paper size
> and Oz dictionary.
>
> Otherwise, it looks and feels pretty snappy.
>
> Cheers,
> Stephen.
>
> Kevin Delany wrote:
> >
> > So, the only question that remains after reading these messages is how
> > do you download the files so that they aren't corrupted by Netscape?
> > I imagine they are supposed to be downloaded as binary or hex code but
> > gunzip tells me that my files files are of an "invalid format" or
> > something. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Kevin Delany
> > Another Microsoftie in Rehab
> >
> > Louis Hissink wrote:
> >
> > > Quick note to thank all the tips and advice.
> > >
> > > I ended up downloading the big file and just installed it OK this
> > > morning.
> > >
> > > Netscape unzips the file while downloading, a bit of a trap for a
> > > brainwashed microsoftie, and the rest was pretty easy to sort out.
> > >
> > > Have a great Xmas !
> > >
> > > Louis Hissink
> > > Consulting Geologist. diamonds.
> > > Sydney
>
> --
> ========================================================================
> Stephen Davies Consulting                           scldad@sdc.com.au
> Adelaide, South Australia.                        Voice: 041-980 1417
> Computing & Network solutions.                    Fax  : 08-8272 8863

What Oz dictionary - bet you a squillion euros that its on the official CD
fopr $179. :-)

Louis
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Date: 1999/01/08
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