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Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
A few logistical questions before making the switch
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<blockquote data-quote="EndlessMac" data-source="post: 1004712" data-attributes="member: 140470"><p>Think of NeoOffice/OpenOffice like clones of Microsoft Office. They were intended to be legally free alternatives to Office. You will answer most of your questions right now if you downloaded OpenOffice for your PC and try it out. The Mac version runs very similar. NeoOffice in my opinion is a more polished version of OpenOffice for Mac.</p><p></p><p>If you are only doing basic stuff then I think NeoOffice/OpenOffice will do what you want. They will also open and save in Microsoft Office file formats but not always as accurately as Office itself. It's good enough for most people though. If you find you later need Microsoft Office then you can get it but I would try NeoOffice/OpenOffice first and remember iWork has a free trial.</p><p></p><p></p><p>If you are talking about Apple Care warranty then that's a choice you have to make. If you like piece of mind then you probably should get it. Apple's warranty service is excellent and people have reported getting things serviced or replaced without much hassle. You do get a one year warranty included for free but Apple Care is the extended warranty.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EndlessMac, post: 1004712, member: 140470"] Think of NeoOffice/OpenOffice like clones of Microsoft Office. They were intended to be legally free alternatives to Office. You will answer most of your questions right now if you downloaded OpenOffice for your PC and try it out. The Mac version runs very similar. NeoOffice in my opinion is a more polished version of OpenOffice for Mac. If you are only doing basic stuff then I think NeoOffice/OpenOffice will do what you want. They will also open and save in Microsoft Office file formats but not always as accurately as Office itself. It's good enough for most people though. If you find you later need Microsoft Office then you can get it but I would try NeoOffice/OpenOffice first and remember iWork has a free trial. If you are talking about Apple Care warranty then that's a choice you have to make. If you like piece of mind then you probably should get it. Apple's warranty service is excellent and people have reported getting things serviced or replaced without much hassle. You do get a one year warranty included for free but Apple Care is the extended warranty. [/QUOTE]
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