RadioFreePG
Level 1
(0 points)
Q: Unable To Open Document. Newer Version of Pages Needed?
Thanks to IOS 7 and whatever updates -- free mind you that I have installed on my iPad, I can now no longer open Pages documents I have created on the iPad on my Mac...from what I understand, if I was using Office/MS Word I would be able to open it. Since I can't print from my stupid iPad due to lack of AirPort, I am stuck. It looks like the Apple Dumpling Gang is attempting to hold me up for another version of iWork and 40 bucks. Way to go, you so and sos!
App store says no updates in the meantime, so this is really weird. I am thinking the 40 bucks would be a waste of money?
iWork/Pages, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5), Maverick upgrade available
FALcatkin
Level 3
(890 points)
Don't know where you get the $40 from.
The version of Pages that is compatible with your iPad will only run under OS 10.9 Mavericks. Mavericks is a free upgrade, and once you upgrade to it the App Store will download the new version of Pages (and Numbers and Keynote) the next time it does an update.
If portability is your primary concern, then this is the way to go, providing your computer is new enough to support the Mavericks system.
BUT, you should note that the newest version of Pages (and Numbers) no longer support many, many features that were available in iWork '09. It is possible to use both versions on a Mavericks system, but there are several complications. Also you may have software that will no longer run under Mavericks. So you should investigate this before you make your decision, and do a backup before you upgrade if that is your choice.
