Hi Steve,

For the opening of AI-EPS files from MoI, I'm using Xara Xtreme & it works just fine.
http://www.xara.com/us/downloads/designer

Sometimes they have specials on the older versions to get you on board.
I originally bought V2 for the princely sum of $15...and used it just for opening AI-EPS files.
I've upgraded since & now have their latest version.

HTH, Colin