Help with Word Processor

[NokturneCelt]

Hi guys. I have Windows XP ready installed and its Media version 2002. It came pre-installed and the Works Suite package uses something called Microsoft Works word Processor. I'm trying to get a job so sent out loads of C.V.s using this format (.wps). The ones who have bothered to reply can't open them and say I should use Word. It looks like I'll need to buy Works suite 2007 or something. Thing is, I have all the Discs for Works Suite 2000 which has Word, Money and Euro Route 2000.
Sorry to be long-drawn out but, if I install Works 2000, will it ruin the present Works Suite...Or are there any other ideas I could follow?
Thanks for any Help people.

[Jugglering]

If you open your CV file and then click on SAVE AS (not SAVE), what options are available to you ? You may need to save the file in a slightly different format so that everyone else and his brother (who are using Word, not Works) can read it....

[A.Guest]

Here is a tip on opening a Works file in Word.

http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1219

[ACtheTROLL]

I like guesties option ... send out your CV with instructions how to open it ....

your best cheapest option would be to get one of the free PDF packages
http://www.dopdf.com/download.php

I have to admit I don't use it - but it's had decent writeups
(maybe someone else will suggest alternative)

it's used like a printer ... and pdf is near universal - so you shouldn't get problems opening it

[cancross]

You could also download the Open Office suite for free:

http://openoffice.org-suite.com/index.asp

reformat your CV in that word processor (called Writer) and it's fully compatible with other applications.

From the website: (Writer is...) a word processor similar in look and feel to Microsoft Word that offers a comparable range of functions and tools. It also includes the ability to export Portable Document Format (PDF) files with no additional software and can also function as a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editor for creating and editing web pages.

[NokturneCelt]

I was trying the save as option but it wasn't saving as a .doc file. I'll try the other pdf thing guys...Didn't even occur to me. Thanks for the help. Cheers!