Couperman Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Hi Laura, I use the Linux Ubuntu open source operating system which comes with everything you need at zero cost. Included is Open Office, it is virtually the same as Microsoft Office only it is available for nowt and it works on Windows too. It opens and saves all Microsoft file types so there are no problems with sharing files from Microsoft Office applications. Try Open Office before you part with £80. http://www.openoffice.org/ Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I understand (not done this myself of course ) That it is possible to google a code which will unlock the 60 use version and let you carry on using it. Of course this is illegal and it would be far better to go down to PC world and pay a lot of money for a legal copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastedblue Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I understand (not done this myself of course ) That it is possible to google a code which will unlock the 60 use version and let you carry on using it. won't work if Scrambled's new laptop runs Windows Vista, which I would expect it does as couperman says, try Open Office, it's free and is compatible with Microsoft Office files Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Hi My OH works for Microsoft.. I'll ask him if there is any way around this.. will pm you if I get anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 won't work if Scrambled's new laptop runs Windows Vista, which I would expect it does as couperman says, try Open Office, it's free and is compatible with Microsoft Office files Oh I beg to differ - I've seen it work on both a laptop and a desktop running Windows Vista with no problems (oh the things people show me!). I hear good things about Open Office too - it's no good for me though as I have to produce resources on Microsoft Office so I always have to have the "right" version of office (NOT the latest!) one working on my machines. Often means getting rid of a newer version but then again the latest version is hideous so not too much trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 If you are a student, teacher, or have a child that is in school, you can get really cheap software. See: www.rm.com/thebasement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 ditto what Fred said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
