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memason 02-13-2010 05:12 AM

Mac (OpenOffice or NeoOffice)
 
I am considering downloading either OpenOffice or NeoOffice for the MacBook Pro. I previously used OpenOffice on a PC, which I liked, but I am trying to determine the benefits of one over the other, for the Mac.

My brief research indicates that NeoOffice was developed specifically for the Mac environment, whereas OpenOffice was ported over to OS X.

Frankly, both look to be good alternatives to MS Office and no one can argue with the price..FREE. Although, I'd prefer to download one...

Any experience with either ??

Thanks....

tony 02-13-2010 05:38 AM

I use Neooffice almost exclusively. I think it is actually Openoffice with a pretty Mac face integrated.

My only trouble with it has been that I cannot easily search. For a tab or carriage return.

The package, too, includes a database and drawing program. I use both, and they are good tools to have.

memason 02-13-2010 08:42 AM

Leaning towards NeoOffice
 
Thanks Tony... I have been leaning towards NeoOffice, simply due to the Mac interface. I'll check a few more forums and then download something.

mitchbr47 02-13-2010 09:58 AM

Another vote for Neo Office
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by memason (Post 248381)
I am considering downloading either OpenOffice or NeoOffice for the MacBook Pro. I previously used OpenOffice on a PC, which I liked, but I am trying to determine the benefits of one over the other, for the Mac.

My brief research indicates that NeoOffice was developed specifically for the Mac environment, whereas OpenOffice was ported over to OS X.

Frankly, both look to be good alternatives to MS Office and no one can argue with the price..FREE. Although, I'd prefer to download one...

Any experience with either ??

Thanks....

I've had more success too with Neo Office. I use it primarily to open .wps files. Rumor has it that a new version of Word for the Mac is coming out this coming holiday season. I'd rather save my money and use an alternative

faithfulfrank 02-13-2010 10:02 AM

I have not used either, since I have an older version of Office I still use.
I also have iwork, which works great.....
Thank you for the post..I do fine it interesting. Also, there are a good number of Mac forums out there to get additional info if interested.

See ya!

Frank


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