Welcome to the wacky world of Microsoft. It's why so many people really hate them.
They don't update all of their software but I read it works in Win 7 in compatibility mode. If you need help with that let me know. Then again I also read it doesn't work...I am guessing the teacher has XP and uses that software in the classroom.
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After 16 years, I'm not listing every friggin character.