freeware wp that is able to be opened in Microsoft Word?

Question

I have used Abiword for the last two years. It is freeware, and I like it. However, when I share files with friends, they are not able to read them with Word.
Is there freeware that I can use, such that it can be easily viewed in Word?
I hate having to pay for Microsoft when I can get freeware that is just as good!

Answer 1

openoffice.org