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  • 15-01-2012 12:38pm
    #1
    hanns.s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭


    Anyone know where i can download word "free trial" for Windows Vista Basic 32 to get me out of a jam? Lost my office when I cleaned my pc and I really need word today. Thanks


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  • #2
    UnkieKev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 896 ✭✭✭UnkieKev


    hanns.s wrote: »
    Anyone know where i can download word "free trial" for Windows Vista Basic 32 to get me out of a jam? Lost my office when I cleaned my pc and I really need word today. Thanks
    Download open office :-)
    http://www.openoffice.org/download/


  • #3
    hanns.s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭hanns.s


    UnkieKev wrote: »
    Download open office :-)

    Thanks - will this be compatible with other microsoft word tho? I need it for a cv.


  • #4
    UnkieKev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 896 ✭✭✭UnkieKev


    hanns.s wrote: »
    UnkieKev wrote: »
    Download open office :-)

    Thanks - will this be compatible with other microsoft word tho? I need it for a cv.
    As far as I'm aware yes. Just give it a google!


  • #5
    hanns.s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭hanns.s


    UnkieKev wrote: »
    As far as I'm aware yes. Just give it a google!

    Ya checking it there and looking ok. Listen thanks a mil, if I get this new job I'll buy you a drink! Thanks again, really appreciate it :)


  • #6
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    The more "Up to Date" Open Office as it is is Libre Office. So well worth checking it out. When Oracle took over Sun there was a disagreement with both the OO team & Oracle so the OO team formed their new project Libre Office

    Nick

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  • #7
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,285 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    Don't forget, with OpenOffice, and prob Libre too, to make sure you save your work as a particular document type, not the default, if you want to send it to someone else. Probably "Word 97/2000 .doc" for Word docs.

    They need Java too.


  • #8
    hanns.s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭hanns.s


    yoyo wrote: »
    The more "Up to Date" Open Office as it is is Libre Office. So well worth checking it out. When Oracle took over Sun there was a disagreement with both the OO team & Oracle so the OO team formed their new project Libre Office

    Nick

    Ok, thanks - so much to learn :) - I will check it out


  • #9
    hanns.s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭hanns.s


    bonzodog2 wrote: »
    Don't forget, with OpenOffice, and prob Libre too, to make sure you save your work as a particular document type, not the default, if you want to send it to someone else. Probably "Word 97/2000 .doc" for Word docs.

    They need Java too.

    I am going to prepare my file and bring to friends and transfer it to word, don't want to hog my friends pc for the day but they won't mind me taking it for a few mins. so save my file as "name" .doc? Is that correct?


  • #10
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    Google Docs is an option as well, no need to download anything.


  • #11
    hanns.s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭hanns.s


    mmcn90 wrote: »
    Google Docs is an option as well, no need to download anything.

    I have google docs but this is a cv that needs to be sent to someone, unless i create it and copy and save to word....now there is an idea - thanks a mil! Jeepers you lot in here are great!


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  • #12
    RadioRetro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭RadioRetro


    Libre Office Writer is compatible with everything and documents created or edited using it can be saved into many different formats. I've been using it for years and have never had a problem with it or it's predecessor OO regarding other office suites opening documents, Excel sheets or presentations. Recommended as a bargain at €0.00!


  • #13
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    hanns.s wrote: »
    mmcn90 wrote: »
    Google Docs is an option as well, no need to download anything.

    I have google docs but this is a cv that needs to be sent to someone, unless i create it and copy and save to word....now there is an idea - thanks a mil! Jeepers you lot in here are great!

    You can create it in Google Docs and download as a word document or send it as an attachment in an email.


  • #14
    hanns.s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭hanns.s


    Thanks all, got me out of a pickle AND saved me money - owe you all drinks :)
    Seriously tho - thanks a mil, it really did help.


  • #15
    UnkieKev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 896 ✭✭✭UnkieKev


    hanns.s wrote: »
    UnkieKev wrote: »
    As far as I'm aware yes. Just give it a google!

    Ya checking it there and looking ok. Listen thanks a mil, if I get this new job I'll buy you a drink! Thanks again, really appreciate it :)
    I'll hold you to that! Haha good luck anyway!


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