Appleworks + iWork 06

I've been using Appleworks (latest version 6.2.9) and just acquired iWork 06 compatible with my 10.4.6.
Anyway, I'd like to keep Appleworks because of the spreadsheet, drawing and painting capabilities.
If I install iWork 06, can those two applications co-exist?
And, I should probably first trash the iWork 05 trial version that came with my iMac?
Thanks for any input.

Welcome to Apple Discussions Marian
how do i bridge the gap so i can access appleworks 5 docs -- can i buy appleworks 6.x, convert the docs from appleworks 5 to 6, then convert from appleworks 6 to iworks 08?
That would be the best option if you want to be able to access database, draw & paint documents. For word processing & spreadsheets you could Save As… Word or Excel which could be opened with Pages or Numbers. Be sure you add the .doc or .xls file extensions to the file names. Pages & Numbers won't recognize the files otherwise.
There is no upgrade path to AppleWorks 6 from any prior version of AppleWorks or ClarisWorks, it must be purchased. You could try eBay and do a search for "AppleWorks" or "Apple Works" (some people put a "space" in the name). Hardcore Mac sells AppleWorks 6.2.4. And, last but not least, you could buy a new retail box of AppleWorks from the Apple Store by calling the number at the bottom of this page & asking for the legacy software list.
Since you're using iWork '08, you must be using at least OS X 10.4.10, so I suggest you change the operating specs that appear at the bottom of your posts. Click "My Settings" in the right-hand panel (->), choose the version from the pop-down list & then click Save at the bottom of the page. This will help anyone trying to provide an answer that is OS-specific.

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I'm familair with AppleWorks' capabilities; use it all the time.
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