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Re: Word format

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From: Bill Jefferys
Date: Mon, 23 Jan 1989 14:46
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In article <QXqfI=y00WA403wHRq@andrew.cmu.edu> wb1j+@andrew.cmu.edu (William M. Bumgarner) writes:
#> Where can I get info on the format of MSoft Word files?
#
#You are going to have a very difficult time doing so-- You can try MicroSoft,
#but it is doubtful that that will help.  Give Aldus and Ashton-Tate a call--
#both have worked with the Word format (PageMaker and FullWrite deal with
#it), and they may have something they can send.
#
As I understand it, Microsoft considers their Word format
proprietary--they do give it to certain commercial developers,
but certainly with a non-disclosure agreement. I am quite
certain you won't get it from Aldus or Ashton-Tate.

Bill Jefferys
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From: bill@ut-emx.UUCP (Bill Jefferys)
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Subject: Re: Word format
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Date: 23 Jan 89 14:46:22 GMT
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