Macs

Ruble_Stretcher

Morning All

I have just lent my dad my Dell laptop and am now left using my girlfriend's Mac.

I am not a complete Mac 'virgin' so to speak, but would like to know if you guys have any tips re software to download to help me do the basics that I am used to re office.

In particular, is there an equivalent to Microsoft Office that I can download/buy?

Regards

RS

woo

try openoffice http://www.openoffice.org/ for an office suite or you can buy office for macs, but it's not worth it.

Ruble_Stretcher

Thanks - does Open Office allow you to read/amend Microsoft Office files?

magyar

Ruble_Stretcher wrote:

Thanks - does Open Office allow you to read/amend Microsoft Office files?

Yes, provided they're not too complex (graphs etc).

There is a version of Office for the Mac, but it's not as identical as Microsoft would have you believe. However you can have a free trial so maybe if you're just using the Mac for a short while then it's worth a go.

BillScarab

you could also try neo office which is based on open office but adds in some Mac specific features.

Ruble_Stretcher

Thanks guys - this is helpful.

jmarko

or use the office suite that's now available with your gmail account...

jmarko