AppleWorks vs. Office X

**qwikstreet** · March 18th, 2003, 03:32 AM

Which is the better choice?

(I don't use Entourage anymore)

**powermac** · March 18th, 2003, 05:43 AM

I use Word more often than Appleworks. I like Appleworks. It is a nice set of apps. I agree I don't use Entourage either. Looking for Apple to upgrade Appleworks a bit. I been using it since it's earliest days and looking for a face lift.
In my opinion, Office is expensive and pay it only if you need those features. My guess is, including myself, that Appleworks is enough for most people. The rumour is that Apple is working on a new version, stayed tuned.

**Giaguara** · March 18th, 2003, 06:11 AM

i have only appleworks.

if one day it won0t be enough i'd go for openoffice. no M$ on my computers please.

**qwikstreet** · March 18th, 2003, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by Giaguara
i have only appleworks.

if one day it won0t be enough i'd go for openoffice. no M$ on my computers please.

I have been making the port away from M$. No more Entourage, IE, etc.

I rarely use my copy of Office X. Off the top of heads which one takes up more space and resources? My bet is M$.

**hulkaros** · March 18th, 2003, 06:29 AM

...I've installed both Office X:mac and AppleWorks!

However, I use mostly TextEdit

I hate Office for quitting without any logical reasons now and then!

AppleWorks on the other hand is more stable but I hate its UI which is somewhat ugly for an Apple product

TextEdit rules!

**JetwingX** · March 18th, 2003, 08:36 AM

when i can i use Office X I usualy do, but i am still anti-microsoft

**powermac** · March 19th, 2003, 05:48 AM

Yah, Office has stability problems, and Appleworks loads fast and has never crashed on me. I was reading an article, that stated Grammar checks on word processors are virtually useless. Some people find that Appleworks should have a grammar check and that is why the buy Office. In Appleworks, having the computer say what you write is a great feature. Office X does not have, or supports it under the services menu. In my opinion a huge feature not tapped into.