CAN'T OPEN FILE. must upgrade plugins or to latest version?

hi all
im new to Indesign.
im trying to open files sent by client.
we both use CS2 version.
When i go to open the file, I get a message box CANNOT OPEN FILE.
then there's a large list of things ending in .framework
and underneeth is a "!" and the message : cannopt open file.indd. Please upgrade
your plug ins to t heir latest versions or upgrade to the latest version of adobe indesign.
how do I do this? is it free somewhere?
Please advice
thank u

Make sure you are fully upgraded to the latest update of InDeisgn. I believe that is 4.0.5.688. And make sure your client really is using CS2 and not CS3. If they are using CS3 have them export an INX file for you. If you are certain they are using CS2 and problems continue, try the INX route anyway.
It is a very bad idea to continually transfer files between CS2 and CS3 users. If it turns out the client has CS3 then you should try to limit file transfers as much as possible or upgrade to CS3 yourself. You can install a free 30 day demo, which might last you long enough to finish this job.

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