Thread: windows office

Hello gents i was wondering are there any other options other then have to install windows office?

Try Libre Office. While I haven't tried their latest version yet, I have been using it off and on since it was known as Open Office. It's 100% free, and works well.

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Originally Posted by Cangooner

Try Libre Office. While I haven't tried their latest version yet, I have been using it off and on since it was known as Open Office. It's 100% free, and works well.

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Ditto, worked up powerpoint presentations for my pastor to use on Sunday services. Transitioned the data to his Windows system with no problem. Try it, from what I hear Bill Gates doesn't need the money.

I used Open Office until about 2 years ago ( Guess they changed their name again ) and would recommend it for anyone who does not specifically need MS Office. Unfortunately for my school I need MS Office as the Instructors can tell if it was produced in a different program and will mark me down or even fail an assignment if I process it any other way. Luckily I got a free copy for being in school at the time so I didn't feel the pain of having to purchase it.

Big fan of openoffice/libreoffice....been using it for years.

thanks gents an hour ago i went and bought office 2013 and guess what it didnt install right so i got a refund . thanks for the info on other options

Open office always met my needs. I use OS X now so I just use the stuff that Apple peddles-for better or worst.

Originally Posted by Troggie

I used Open Office until about 2 years ago ( Guess they changed their name again ) and would recommend it for anyone who does not specifically need MS Office. Unfortunately for my school I need MS Office as the Instructors can tell if it was produced in a different program and will mark me down or even fail an assignment if I process it any other way. Luckily I got a free copy for being in school at the time so I didn't feel the pain of having to purchase it.

[Ex-prof rant mode]

That is ridiculous. Students' work should be judged according to its merit, not according to the tools used in its creation. Standardized file formats for submitted work make perfectly good sense as the person doing the grading has to be able to open it, but really who cares whether it was created by Word, Writer, or something else entirely?

[/Ex-prof rant mode]

Open Ofiice, end of story!

The only time I have had to install MS Office was for a small business that was using Quick Books Pro. QB uses MS Office macros for several useful functions. Otherwise LibreOffice is my preference. For those like JimmyHAD that help with live church presentations I suggest and use OpenLP in conjunction with LibreOffice.

Jonathan