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> We need code to convert MS Word and WordPerfect documents (and any other
> word processing formats it can handle) into one format, and from there we'll
> add our own code for specialized display. We used to use a PC product that
> could convert text between various formats, but it's no longer available.
>
> It doesn't have to be freeware, but cost is an issue...
>
Several companies are meeting similar needs with XML filters. You
might do a web search for mswordview to start with.
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