I need to convert Print Artist files to a format that is useable in Linux
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i just searched a little - if you still have the print artist software, you can either print to pdf or export to pdf.
other things you can try:
- open with a text or programming editor and see if you find something usable
- try to treat it as an archive, i.e. try to extract it.
- rename 'example.pa' to 'example' (remove extension) and see what your os makes of it = doubleclick, or right click -> open with...
I've tried all that. A useable xp or later disk doesn't exist at my location. This machine is older limited hardware and won't play-well with vm. The whole point of moving to Linux is to continue to use what I've paid-for until it wears-out from normal hardware lifespan death rather than MS-bloatware malfunctions and viruses.
This machine runs quite well on Linux and I expect it to continue to run well for a few more years where 99.5% of everything just works. Co-existence with winblows is BS and not an acceptable option!
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