On Wednesday 01 February 2006 18:54, Tim Collier wrote: Pardon my doubt here, but > Microsoft Office is the 'gold standard'. I can't imagine that any > open source would run as fast or offer as many features.
In my experience with OpenOffice (NeoOffice is a Mac port of OpenOffice) I've been pleased with it, and I personally prefer it to Microsoft Office, but that's my humble opinion. On a Mac, NeoOffice is painfully slow loading on my G3/400, but it's pretty responsive once it's open. OO does keep up with Office on Wintel machines, though. Featureset: Almost all the features of Office, with the exception of an Entourage/Outlook-type program are included. Mozilla Thunderbird makes a good replacement, though. In conclusion, a good Open Source suite can be assembled that will keep up with and exceed the 'standards' set by Microsoft and Office. Caleb -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------