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From: Jacob Morzinski <jmorzins@MIT.EDU>
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Subject: Re: Viewing a "filename.doc" on Athena
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Hi,

*.doc files are usually Microsoft Word files.  Your best bet for reading
them is to use StarOffice.  Run it by:

 add soffice
 soffice


Be warned that it's a large program, and can take a long time to start.

Sincerely,
 Jacob Morzinski                                jmorzins@mit.edu
 MIT SIPB