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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
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  • woo
    woo Posts: 1,226 Forumite
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    try openoffice http://www.openoffice.org/ for an office suite or you can buy office for macs, but it's not worth it.
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  • Thanks - does Open Office allow you to read/amend Microsoft Office files?
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  • magyar
    magyar Posts: 18,909 Forumite
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    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.
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  • BillScarab
    BillScarab Posts: 6,027 Forumite
    you could also try neo office which is based on open office but adds in some Mac specific features.
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  • Thanks guys - this is helpful.
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  • jmarko
    jmarko Posts: 4,137 Forumite
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    or use the office suite that's now available with your gmail account...

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