More computer help

[shrimperman]

Apologies once again for another shamless cry for computer help. I'm thinking of buying myself an iMac, my only reservation is Apples equivalent of Microsoft Office, iWorks. Firstly, how does it compare to Office, good / bad / any good features? Secondly, is there anyway of loading Office onto an Apple?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

You can get Office for a mac.

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/Office2008/default.mspx

 

[Dave of the Match]

Microsoft Office for Mac - does the same job as it does for Windows

 

[Bluesmanager]

Like they say, Macs can work Windows Office. Best make sure it's a up to date Mac though, the older ones are slow as hell (although the ones I use have all kinds of media programmes on them like Final Cut, Photoshop, GarageBand, etc.)

 

[shrimperman]

Excellent thanks AB, that would solve the problem if not. Anyone know how good iWorks compares to Office?

 

[Dave of the Match]

Excellent thanks AB, that would solve the problem if not. Anyone know how good iWorks compares to Office?

Office will be better - more well known

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

I use iWorks, there isn't a great deal of difference to Office tbh

 

[fredheim_holm]

Alternatively there's always Open Office which seems available on Mac. Just another option.

 

[pringlejon]

alternatively again, u can use parallels to run windows alongside OS X on the mac and then u can run msn, office, or any other program that mac doesnt support on this. my housemate uses this and has no problems at all.

 

[londonblue]

You can also use a windows emulator. It basically turns your mac into a PC. The benefit is you can use your Mac like a PC, but have the benefits of a Mac.