Bloody Apple

[tut]

Absolutely agree Robin, I downloaded the trial version, but some how it did not run out.

tut

[greyrigg]

Not got Office 2011, way older version.

I agree with Robin re free office type packages but some of the people I deal with insist on MS Office docs. (public sector, where it is our money they are spending)

Malcolm

[robin]

The free ones can save in Microsoft format, including the latest .docx stuff.

Cheers,
Robin

[tut]

As Robin says, Open Office comes installed on the Mac, and will do most of what M/S Office does for free, and is also compatible.

tut

[jen]

We didn't get any office programmes already installed on our mac.....we had to buy home office, for £6 through Alan's work!

[tut]

Both Open Office and Star Office are free downloads for the Mac and the PC.

tut

[jen]

Ah ok, I see!

[pete]

Thanks folks (and Jen).

Will get numbers and pages. Paying for software - what a novel experience.

[pete]

Thanks folks (and Jen).

Will get numbers and pages. Paying for software - what a novel experience.

[greyrigg]

The free ones can save in Microsoft format, including the latest .docx stuff.

Cheers,
Robin

As long as it has got the xls or xlsx file extension I would get away with using it.

Malcolm

[LY055SCO]

I got an iPad2 a month or so ago. I love it. The TV apps are a must have especially if you have access to Sky. Anytime+ on Sky Go is awesome. Library of 500 films.

Not used iCloud, have no use for it really or for office apps I can't see me using the iPad for documents I'd rather roll my chair up to a decent keyboard. Browsing, Tv watching, some gaming, musical tinkering the mobile pod app from Line6 is cracking with a leccy guitar.

[Doc883]

Apple and I-Tunes were the main reasons we chose the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 over the I-Pad . Struggle enough with my I-Pod so wanted to save myself any further grief We only really use it for web browsing (you tube etc), i-player, kids games plus we take it on holiday and it's a great piece of kit