If you don't have Microsoft Office installed on your computer, you are often at a disadvantage. You might not be able to open Word documents or Spreadsheets that are sent by other people. PowerPoint presentations can also be a problem. So, one option is to 'bite the bullet' and shell out over £300 for the software.
Luckily there there is an alternative which will save you a fortune. [This is just for the UK.] Tesco now sell their own software range which you can buy in store or online. They have an Office compatible suite which comprises four programs. Word processor, database, spreadsheet and presentation programs. How much? Just £19.99 AND if you are using it at home, the licence allows you to install it on more than one computer. At the moment they also have a 'buy one get one free offer'. So if you know someone else who wants the program, you can share and it will only cost you £10. Alternatively, you can choose from the rest of the Tesco software range. I have used the program, it is very good, highly compatible and very user friendly. You can get all the details from this link - http://www.tescosoftware.com/
If £20 for an Office suite is still too much and you don't mind downloading a large program from the net, why not try "Open Office". (It is also free on the cover DVD of this month's PC Advisor magazine). It is open source software and completely free. Here is the link - http://download.openoffice.org
Luckily there there is an alternative which will save you a fortune. [This is just for the UK.] Tesco now sell their own software range which you can buy in store or online. They have an Office compatible suite which comprises four programs. Word processor, database, spreadsheet and presentation programs. How much? Just £19.99 AND if you are using it at home, the licence allows you to install it on more than one computer. At the moment they also have a 'buy one get one free offer'. So if you know someone else who wants the program, you can share and it will only cost you £10. Alternatively, you can choose from the rest of the Tesco software range. I have used the program, it is very good, highly compatible and very user friendly. You can get all the details from this link - http://www.tescosoftware.com/
If £20 for an Office suite is still too much and you don't mind downloading a large program from the net, why not try "Open Office". (It is also free on the cover DVD of this month's PC Advisor magazine). It is open source software and completely free. Here is the link - http://download.openoffice.org
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