Dear list Whilst I am waiting for my I-Mac to be built and delivered I am trying to start on the learning curve of getting to grips with the new system. I am working my way through the podcast on blind Cool tech. I may be looking for support from this group in the next few weeks so I really hope that things do not implode with the list. It has already been a useful resource for me.
As a starter question what is the recommended replacement for Microsoft office on the Mac? As I understand it the current Mac office is not accessible with the Mac. My requirements is mainly for using a word Processer and a Spreadsheet, hopefully doc and xls compatible. I use Microsoft Outlook in the current office suite for mail calendar etc but it looks like most are using the native Mac applications here. I think I read on a apple Accessibility page that Open Office is a good free accessible alternative. Do people agree? I see that I-Works is a fairly inexpensive option but it seems that the interface is very different from Office. Given the learning curve I need to undertake with learning about a new operating systems I may delay learning about I-Works if Open Office would be a more familiar interface. Do people think this is a sensible strategy or should I bite the bullet and go for I-Works immediately. I have also read in the last few days people referring to Scrivener. Presumably this is accessible and a Word Processing alternative? Why do people go the scrivener route? Probably enough for now. Sorry for so many questions. David Griffith __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6348 (20110803) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find a monthly formatted archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at the following URL: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free! Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
