re: #373 Spenser (with an S)

So, any computer-types out there? I’m only working P/T but I really needed a new laptop for work so I’ve been checking Craigslist. I think I got a good deal yesterday on an Acer. An unemployed mom was selling the new, free laptop her son got this summer for being in some state program for the new economy or something. Anyway, its got 2GB RAM, 160Gb, integrated g-wireless, etc.. so the hardware seems nice. Problem is, it’s got Vista Home for an OS and Works (gag). I’ve got a licensed version of Office ‘03 from my old laptop. Can I transfer that to my new laptop? Can I at least just pay the upgrade price instead of new? Or, if I use OpenOffice, can I open others Office docs and spreadsheets? Can they open mine (without hoops to jump through or me looking sub-standard)?
Much thanks.

Just install your licensed version of Office ‘03, no problem, don’t have to pay upgrade.
OpenOffice works with other Office docs and spreadsheets.