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Old 06-03-2012, 01:12 AM   #1
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Opening doc docx files in fedora 17


Hi,
I am not able to open doc and docx files in fedora 17. Which packages should i install.

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Old 06-03-2012, 01:21 AM   #2
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What version of office are you using?
Try "Open With" whatever office program you are using.

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Old 06-03-2012, 01:33 AM   #3
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Thanks,
It seems there is no office package. When i try to open these files, i get message
"no application available to open doc files".
 
Old 06-03-2012, 01:34 AM   #4
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Then install office package thru your package manager.
 
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http://www.missingbox.co.nz/?p=507
 
Old 06-03-2012, 01:38 AM   #6
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Thanks,
Can u suggest some commands please.
 
Old 06-03-2012, 01:39 AM   #7
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The command is in the link I posted right under libre office
 
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Old 06-03-2012, 04:35 AM   #8
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Thanks,
It worked.
 
Old 06-03-2012, 11:05 AM   #9
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You're welcome
 
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link is not working

provided url is not working, please give us commands if possible
 
  


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