On Feb 14, 2010, at 7:43 PM, Nolan Porterfield <[email protected]> wrote:

> After years of obstinately sticking with poor old outdated AppleWorks, I've 
> finally decided I have to face reality and switch to a more current app, esp. 
> one that's compatible with (ugh) PCs, since I do a lot of work with editors 
> on PCs; the Mac to PC  "translation"  is time-consuming and uncertain.  
> Checking around, I've found Office 2008 for Mac Home, which has Word, 
> Entourage, PowerPoiint, and Excel (although I really only need Word and 
> occasionally, PowerPoint).   All for $109.49.  I'm wondering if anyone in the 
> Group has had experience with this app and can offer advice.  Also, I'm told 
> that while the Mac platform is not likely to get a virus (as we all know), 
> the Office part needs virus protection.  Recommendations for that?

Have you thought about NeoOffice? It's free and totally compatible with its 
Office file counterparts. It's also looking much more like a native Mac app in 
its more recent versions.

j.


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