I just posted a long response regarding Word Processors. But, as
soon as iWork 06 came out, I bought it. Pages is dramatically
improved over the 05 version. It definitely gets my vote as #2.
And, I do use it. If you're going to do an article with pictures,
etc, it's a LOT easier to use than Word. Apple did a really great
job and adding the little Excel-like additions was quite nice.
Keynote gets my vote over PowerPoint any day--I think it's wonderful.
Tim
On Feb 2, 2006, at 11:54 AM, Michel Treisman wrote:
I'm writing a book on Abiword. I think that's pretty serious work.
That's a very good example. I hope there aren't too many
people pressed
over the tangential direction of this thread, but it seems
worthwhile.
Comparing MS Word to AbiWord is like comparing a BMW 750i to a Toyota
Corolla -- both will accomplish the same function (get you there),
but one
is loaded down with several hundred "features" you will probably
never use,
while the other is much more straight-forward in its approach.
Everyone compares open source word processors with Microsloth
Word. But there are cheaper alternatives too. I have glanced at
Pages, and it doesn't look too bad. What do folks think about
Pages? Does it have any serious gaps, compared to Word? One thing
I don't think it has are macros but perhaps i could live without them.
Mike
Exterminate all rational thought.
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