is there an alternative for microsoft processors on a macbook? [processors like word, powerpoint, etc.]?

Question

i'm thinking of getting a mac. but i know that it won't have features such as word, excel or powerpoint. and that's what i usually use for school and stuff. so should i just stick with a windows laptop?

Answer 1

Actually, you can purchase Microsoft Office for Mac.....and the software operates very similarly to the Windows version. Not only that, the files you create using Excel, Word or PowerPoint for Mac can also be opened by the Windows versions of these applications with few or zero problems (i.e. changes in formatting, etc.).

The first machine computer I ever owned was a Mac. I loved that little machine, but eventually had to go with a PC because of the MS Office issue: Until a few years ago, you simply couldn't open MS Office files on a PC (created on a Mac) or vice-versa without significant problems (formatting) or expense (software).

I ended up with a steady parade of PCs (always running some version of Windows - too chcken to try an alternate OS like Linux) that never really stood up to the stability or dependability of that Mac and it's OS.

A friend told me that the MS Office issue had been pretty much solved, so when it came time to replace my PC, I bought a Mac (an iBook)........and I love the little bugger. I often use it to work with files I create on my work PC. No problems at all.

I highly recommend that you "take the plunge" and buy one. You won't regret it!!!!!

Answer 2

There are alternatives such as OpenOffice, and you can get MS Office for the Mac as well. Be aware that OpenOffice uses a different font methodology than MS Office, so documents don't always look exactly the same.

Answer 3

there's no such subject as Microsoft be conscious Processor. once you're searching for Microsoft be conscious, then you definately ought to have Microsoft workplace put in. click on start up > classes > Microsoft workplace. Or click on start up > start up seek > form in Winword.exe and hit enter. If neither of those are effective, you do not have Microsoft workplace put in. instead, acquire and installation Open workplace. this is loose and entirely Microsoft workplace nicely matched. the only subject this is lacking is digital mail.

Answer 4

Sure - OpenOffice! Better still, its £300 cheaper than Microsoft Office - double win!

http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/faq/installing/index.html

PS. A "processor" is something totally different - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microprocessor