I've upgraded to OSX Lion but now my OfficeMac '04 software doesn't work.

I recently upgraded my desktop to OSX Lion so I'd be compatible with iCloud, but it messed with a lot of my software. My 2004 Office:Mac no longer is compatible nor is my HP printer. I uninstalled my printer software and reinstalled it, but still can't get it to work. More importantly I need to get my Office:Mac software working again so I can do simple things like write a letter. I'm hoping there is something I can do to make it compatible rather than having to spend more money to get a newer version.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks

GaylefromAZ wrote:
I recently upgraded my desktop to OSX Lion so I'd be compatible with iCloud, but it messed with a lot of my software. My 2004 Office:Mac no longer is compatible nor is my HP printer. I uninstalled my printer software and reinstalled it, but still can't get it to work. More importantly I need to get my Office:Mac software working again so I can do simple things like write a letter. I'm hoping there is something I can do to make it compatible rather than having to spend more money to get a newer version.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Quite seriously, though, if you wish to use MS Office to it's full potential and if you depend on it on a regular basis, then upgrading to Office 2011 is the only reccommended way to go. You can use the free Apps mentioned, learn to use iWorks (which I love, but others don't) or make your system a shambles and lose your easy to use interface by the other method.
MS Office 2011 is not expensive if it is one of your major work tools. Think of those who had to update their Adobe software!
Anyhow Cheers
Pete

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