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Microsoft Sticks By Apple As Rumors of Apple Productivity Suite Spread | |
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| Time: 13:39 EST/18:39 GMT | News Source: Mac Observer | Posted By: Erick Cordero | ||
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Heading into Macworld, rumors of a new productivity suite from Apple that might compete with Microsoft Office have made been making the rounds. Microsoft, however, is sticking by Apple, according to a statement from the company's Mac Business Unit published by CNet News. |
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| #1 By 28692 (66.238.89.254) at Wednesday, January 05, 2005 03:25:43 PM |
| Although many Mac royalists as well as casual users may be intrigued by iWork (or whatever it's going to be called), it's not a threat to Office. Why? Compatibility. Although some Office alternatives offer decent Office compatibility, none offers 100% compatibility with Office files. And in the world of business, that is not acceptable. |
| #2 By 3465 (66.28.68.29) at Wednesday, January 05, 2005 04:02:05 PM |
| Microsoft Office for the Mac is so beautiful compared to the PC version. I hope Apple doesn't make another bad decision. |
| #3 By 3653 (63.162.177.143) at Wednesday, January 05, 2005 06:25:46 PM |
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I dont pay much attention to Apple anymore, but I thought they ALREADY had an office suite. Whats the big news?
http://www.apple.com/appleworks/ |
| #4 By 3339 (64.160.58.137) at Wednesday, January 05, 2005 11:35:08 PM |
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Jeff, explain to an average user why you've got to use a different windowing system on top of another windowing system. After you've stared at their slackened jaw for a few minutes, try explaining what a windowing system is. Then try to explain to them why the UI is completely inconsistent with all Mac apps... Then try to say that it's easy to install and start up.
On a contrary note, up to date Mac systems now include Apple X11 and everything required to run the software. |
| #5 By 2960 (156.80.64.203) at Thursday, January 06, 2005 04:43:09 PM |
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#2,
You got that right... TL |
