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    Microsoft Works vs Open Office

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Irtrogdor, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. Irtrogdor

    Irtrogdor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which is better and why? works came with my computer, but i don't want to install it if i don't have to.
     
    Irtrogdor, Jan 24, 2009
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    TabbedOut Notebook Evangelist

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    Open office because it is much more powerful and complete than works. MS Works is one of those programs that I immediatly delete as soon as I get a new computer.
     
    TabbedOut, Jan 24, 2009
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  3. ALLurGroceries

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    Works is Microsoft's 'budget' suite, and OpenOffice attempts to replace all of the functionality of the regular Office suite. So I'd say shoot for OpenOffice, if you don't like it, go with Works.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jan 24, 2009
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    delete works asap. get open office
     
    boypogi, Jan 24, 2009
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  5. Cin'

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    Between the both, I prefer OO.

    I had Works pre-installed on my lappy..but used OO instead. :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 24, 2009
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  6. Irtrogdor

    Irtrogdor Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok, that's good enough for me. works is gone and OO is downloading. thanks a bunch!
     
    Irtrogdor, Jan 24, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ugh! MS Works is an abomination; it's the sort of genetically damaged offspring you get when you try to marry two siblings, notepad and MS Office, together.

    If those are your only two options, definitely go with Open Office.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 24, 2009
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  8. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Cool! Are you going to uninstall Works? If you do, run RevoUninstaller! That is an awesome app' for removing the *unwanted* :D (well for me it has been) :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 24, 2009
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  9. Irtrogdor

    Irtrogdor Notebook Enthusiast

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    too late, i already used the generic "add/remove programs" thing. (or at least the vista equivalent)

    is that bad?
     
    Irtrogdor, Jan 24, 2009
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  10. Cin'

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    No, it's not. RevoUninstaller...just helps to remove the *extra* leftovers that may still be on your lappy! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 24, 2009
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  11. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, it's not bad; however, it sometimes doesn't pick up all the little bits that some software leaves lying around after it's been officially uninstalled, so it's not the most efficient uninstaller. Even if you've used that, however, you should be able to pick up any stray bits using either CCleaner, and you should check to see if RevoUninstaller will also look for stray bits to clean up even if you used the default to uninstall.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 24, 2009
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  12. kanehi

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    Nothing wrong with Works. For people who don't need all the extras and just need a basic all around all-in-one program it'll suffice. It's how you use a program that will make it work. Works have come a long way and integrating Word with it made it even better.
     
    kanehi, Jan 25, 2009
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  13. Shyster1

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    With all due respect, I just have to disagree with you on that point. I know, it's ultimately a subjective judgment, so I'm certainly not trying to pick a fight with you, but I went several months without a proper version of Office, and it was not a lot of fun having to deal with Works.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 25, 2009
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