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At 4:54 PM + 02/02/2006, Michel Treisman wrote: 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 W

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On 2 Feb 2006, at 19:20, Harry Corsover asked: Can Keynote presentations be shared with Windows users? Can it take a PowerPoint presentation and clean it up, as well as save it in PowerPoint format? Not to present. You can export the Keynote presentation to PPT. In the '05 version you

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Hi Tim, On Feb 2, 2006, at 5:49 PM, Tim Collier wrote: Keynote gets my vote over PowerPoint any day--I think it's wonderful Can Keynote presentations be shared with Windows users? Can it take a PowerPoint presentation and clean it up, as well as save it in PowerPoint format? If not, then

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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

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I use Pages almost as much as Abiword. It's really clean—uncluttered, that is. Straightforward. I don't like the spelling checker a lot, but it's enough to help catch mistakes. The page numbering could be better, but it's adequate for short pieces. I use Pages for commentaries on news for

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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

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On Feb 1, 2006, at 5:54 PM, Tim Collier wrote: Clarification here: you really replaced a program suite that you paid $400 for with open source NeoOffice? Pardon my doubt here, but Microsoft Office is the 'gold standard'. Yes I did replace it, in a heartbeat...I don't have $400 (or rather

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Peter Webster writes: Ah, I'm happy with Abiword: seems to be an application that *more* than meets my needs. I like the idea of the internet being more than just a marketing gig. I'm writing a book on Abiword. I think that's pretty serious work. That's a very good example. I hope ther

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b 2006 20:44:35 -0500 From: Steve Peckey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: open source software site In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Its funny when I posted stuff on here about open source software I did not think it would be met with such strong opinions. Its almost like its a apple vs

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I use Word for one item only--I'm a Humanist Celebrant (ask me offlist if you want to know more about that) and have a marriage certificate that's done in Word that I'll print on a color laser at Kinko's. Otherwise I use AppleWorks for my WP needs. Word files are bloated compared to what they nee

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on 01/02/06 20:44, Steve Peckey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Its funny when I posted stuff on here about open source software I did > not think it would be met with such strong opinions. Its almost like > its a apple vs pc debate. I just posted because I would think that > most of the users could

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Ah, I'm happy with Abiword: seems to be an application that *more* than meets my needs. I like the idea of the internet being more than just a marketing gig. I'm writing a book on Abiword. I think that's pretty serious work. On Feb 1, 2006, at 5:44 PM, Steve Peckey wrote: Its funny when I

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Its funny when I posted stuff on here about open source software I did not think it would be met with such strong opinions. Its almost like its a apple vs pc debate. I just posted because I would think that most of the users could utilize open source stuff without spend $$$ on software that they ma

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I have used office 97, 2000, and now xp on my pc. I have open office on my desktop as well as office xp. On my ibook I have office 2004 as well as neo office. As far as microsoft software goes I would replace any open source app for microsoft stuff. I really don't like ms office on a mac but I use

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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 pl

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Clarification here: you really replaced a program suite that you paid $400 for with open source NeoOffice? 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. Now I do have to qualify this s

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On Feb 1, 2006, at 2:17 AM, Steve Peckey wrote: Here is a nice site full of open source mac software. Aside from browsers would anyone like to share experiances with any of these www.opensourcemac.org HandBrake, Nvu and NeoOffice are great. I've replaced MS office with NeoOffice on my home

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Here is a nice site full of open source mac software. Aside from browsers would anyone like to share experiances with any of these www.opensourcemac.org Thanks Steve -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Driv