Hi WAMUGgers
I've just downloaded NeoOffice/J (1.1rc)
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22021 which is touted
as a
"fully-featured set of office applications (including word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation, and drawing programs) for Mac OS X. Based on
the OpenOffice.org office suite, NeoOffice/J incorporates dozens of
native Mac features and can import, edit, and exchange files with other
popular office programs such as Microsoft Office. Unlike the Mac OS X
release of OpenOffice.org, NeoOffice/J does not require the X11
windowing system. Released as free, open-source software under the GNU
General Public License (GPL), NeoOffice/J is fully functional and
stable enough for everyday use. The software is actively developed, and
updates and improvements are available on a regular basis."
It is a 118MB download so you might benefit from having broadband. It
is now set up on my PowerBook and seems to be running well. If you're
shy of installing Microsoft Office, then this open source software may
be just what you want. It's still in beta format. Installation was as
easy as any other mac app I've ever downloaded. I'll let you know how
it goes.
Regards
Reg
