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Free alternative program to MS word?

  • 09-03-2005 3:08pm
    #1
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭


    Just as the title says. I'm looking for a free alternative program to MS word.


    BloodBath


Comments

  • #2
    WizZard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,762 ✭✭✭WizZard


    Google OpenOffice, or go to http://www.openoffice.org


  • #3
    RE*AC*TOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,482 ✭✭✭RE*AC*TOR


    If you don't want a whole office suite, and would prefer a small download try Abi Word


  • #4
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    I'll second Wizzard's suggestion. I've been using OpenOffice as a replacement for a while now. Haven't tried AbiWord but I believe the latest version is decent enough. OpenOffice is a suite though - replaces Work, Excel and PowerPoint.


  • #5
    gaui3d0pnbz86o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 738 ✭✭✭gaui3d0pnbz86o


    openoffice all the way.

    being using it for a good while and have never looked back, deffo some of the best free software on the net


  • #6
    Tobias Greeshman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,082 ✭✭✭Tobias Greeshman


    OpenOffice is the way to go, plus the Word replacement in openoffice lets you save in word format, plus loads others. It also lets you export to PDF, which I believe is something that Word has yet to offer.


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  • #7
    Dingatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭Dingatron


    And another thumbs up from me. Open Office is very good. Like the PDF export option as well.


  • #8
    Ardent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,352 ✭✭✭Ardent


    Intriguing. In terms of functionality, how does OpenOffice compare with regards to MS Word? Is the UI intuitive etc?


  • #9
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    Yes it is. I've found it very easy to switch from Word to OpenOffice,


  • #10
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Thanks for all the replies. Sounds good. Downloading now :D


    BloodBath


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