New Computer question (not about buying one)

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  • November 9, 2012 at 6:14 pm
    Misty
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    Ok so on Black Friday I am getting a new computer for my son so he has his own to do some online classes.  It’s a great price but I am sure it will come with “nothing”.  So what are a must for my new computer for a son who is only going to use it to do classes, and write papers.  Do I really need Microsoft word? Or is there a decent alternative online he can use?  Thanks.. new to this

    November 10, 2012 at 3:56 am
    Suzq
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    My son uses Open Office, a free option.  I can’t really tell you anything about it though because I never used it.  I think it works in a similar way.  http://www.openoffice.org

    November 10, 2012 at 4:09 am
    jmac17
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    I’ve been using Open Office for a few years as well.  It does everything I’ve needed it to in terms of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. 

    November 10, 2012 at 4:46 am
    anniepeter
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    I second or third open office.  You can find this and MANY other free programs including all the virus and malware protection you need at majorgeeks.com    A computer guru friend clued me in to this a couple years ago.  He says it’s a safe place to get stuff like this – all tested and virus proof, etc.  I always check there first now before buying anything.

    November 10, 2012 at 2:43 pm
    Misty
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    Thanks guys I appreciate it.  This will help with keeping costs down after we get one, hopefully

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