read ms word files in java

[oll3i]

I want to read ms word documents in java and convert them to txt. Where should i look for some info ?
i digged the internet and there is really not much on this subject except poi but i dont want to use it. i just need to extract text from doc
THANK YOU

[oll3i]

ups i think i do need to use poi :)

[oll3i]

i made it i wote a converter :) :) :)

[JosAH]

i made it i wote a converter :) :) :)

Congratulations ; and you did it all by yourself. That must be far more rewarding
that just copy and paste an answer. Well done. Do you want to share your
solution to the others here that might be struggling with similar problems?

kind regards,

Jos