I'm considering a new iMac (Duo Core) and find that, apparently like other current models, there's no word processing SW with it like Appleworks from before (I've got several AW docs I've created over the years that I can't lose). Do I have to buy additional packages (like iWork) to do any decent letter writing? Seems they should at least include this for $1,200. Not too much to ask.
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If you buy a Windows PC, all you get is Notepad/Wordpad. So this is a comparable situation, and I think your expectations are too high for Apple.
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Appleworks is not included and Apple has not said anything about updating it to run on the Intel macs.
Be careful buying this thing. There is virtually no native software available.
Yu might do jsta as well by goint to Apple's online store and scrolling down the right side of the page to Deals. Then click on Apple Certified. That's factory refurbs. You might find iMacs at a large savings. You can also check for iMac factory refurbs. Not to long ago we got some 29 in. iMac factory refurbes with an extra gig of RAM, 3yr Applecare and an extra copy of 10.4 for $1400 delivered.
Using OSX 10.3.9 on a G4
Be careful buying this thing. There is virtually no native software available.
Yu might do jsta as well by goint to Apple's online store and scrolling down the right side of the page to Deals. Then click on Apple Certified. That's factory refurbs. You might find iMacs at a large savings. You can also check for iMac factory refurbs. Not to long ago we got some 29 in. iMac factory refurbes with an extra gig of RAM, 3yr Applecare and an extra copy of 10.4 for $1400 delivered.
Using OSX 10.3.9 on a G4
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Mac = unix
Word processing = vi and pico
free, opensource, lightweight, installed automagically
Robert Liebsch
Stone Yamashita Partners
Word processing = vi and pico
free, opensource, lightweight, installed automagically
Robert Liebsch
Stone Yamashita Partners
While Appleworks may seem to work now, keep an eye on Apple's development. ClarisWorks/Appleworks is ancient and it may not be developed further for an upcoming OS or processor. It may be best to wean yourself from Appleworks while it is easy to do so.
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But, to what?
I've been pondering that myself. My impression is that Pages is really a DTP program and I'm quite fond of AppleWorks combined abilities.
I've been pondering that myself. My impression is that Pages is really a DTP program and I'm quite fond of AppleWorks combined abilities.
OpenOffice.org is a nice, free stepping stone from Appleworks.
I am going through a nightmare with one user that I support. They have been using Microsoft Works 4 for many years but now experience all sorts of bugginess when running Works in Classic from OSX 10.4. If we had migrated them from Microsoft Works at the advent of OSX, we would not be having the trouble that we experience today.
I am going through a nightmare with one user that I support. They have been using Microsoft Works 4 for many years but now experience all sorts of bugginess when running Works in Classic from OSX 10.4. If we had migrated them from Microsoft Works at the advent of OSX, we would not be having the trouble that we experience today.
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Really?
My experience with OO is a few years old, and on Linux - I'll have to look at it again.
I've played with NeoOfficeJ but, lord, that thing is slow even on my PBG4.
My experience with OO is a few years old, and on Linux - I'll have to look at it again.
I've played with NeoOfficeJ but, lord, that thing is slow even on my PBG4.
You guys might be interested in Neo Office - an OSX native port of Open Office. It does not need X11 windowing and is open sourca and free. OpenOffice.org recommends it for peoplw who don't want to fool around with X11.
I have it, but frankly have used it hardly at all. Here's the link to the homepage
They say that it soesn't work on Intel macs, but the worst that could happen with running it on those machines is that you end up just trashing it.
Using OSX 10.3.9 on a G4
I have it, but frankly have used it hardly at all. Here's the link to the homepage
They say that it soesn't work on Intel macs, but the worst that could happen with running it on those machines is that you end up just trashing it.
Using OSX 10.3.9 on a G4
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