getting word or wordperfect

[Guest]

My computer has xp but the only typing applications it has are wordpad and
notepad. I want to know how I can download microsoft word or wordperfect?
Is it possible? If so then were? I really hate wordpad and notepad they
suck.

 

[Dan Tate]

Word and Corel applications are not free; you may download a 60-day trial
edition at http://www.microsoft.com/office/trial/default.mspx. Corel.com
has a 30-day trial of WordPerfect office.

If you are looking for something totally free, try Openoffice.org. But, i'd
go with MS Office. There are many editions available, and the cheapest is
if you are a Student.

 

[PA Bear]

You can /purchase/ and install MS Word or Corel WordPerfect.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

My computer has xp but the only typing applications it has are
wordpad and notepad. I want to know how I can download microsoft
word or wordperfect? Is it possible? If so then were? I really hate
wordpad and notepad they suck.

You can go buy them..
Or get OpenOffice.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

My computer has xp but the only typing applications it has are
wordpad and notepad.

That's normal. Computers usually come with an operating system, but no other
significant application programs. Some vendors bundle additional software
with their offerings, but not all do.

I want to know how I can download microsoft
word or wordperfect? Is it possible?

No. They are both commercial programs for sale, and are not legally
available for download anywhere.

If so then were? I really hate
wordpad and notepad they suck.

No, they don't suck. They are fine for their intended uses. They are text
editors, and aren't meant to be word processing programs. If you are trying
to use them as word-processing programs, they will of course be
unsatisfactory, but that's not what they are.

Either buy Word or WordPerfect, or try the free OpenOffice or the
inexpensive StarOffice.

 

[George Hester]

It seems strange. Years ago when I wanted a software application I'd go to
the store and see what there was available. Am I a dinosaur? No one thinks
like that anymore?

 

[Richard Urban]

You buy those programs. They are not free.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[Plato]

My computer has xp but the only typing applications it has are wordpad and
notepad. I want to know how I can download microsoft word or wordperfect?
Is it possible? If so then were? I really hate wordpad and notepad they
suck.

Visit your local office supply store or appliance store. They will have
what you want for sale.

 

[Nightowl]

Either buy Word or WordPerfect, or try the free OpenOffice or the
inexpensive StarOffice.

AbiWord is another nice, free program, available here:
http://www.abisource.com/

 

[Plato]

My computer has xp but the only typing applications it has are wordpad and
notepad. I want to know how I can download microsoft word or wordperfect?
Is it possible? If so then were? I really hate wordpad and notepad they
suck.

Wordpad is good for simple letters. No proplem here using it. It doesn't
suck BTW.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

My computer has xp but the only typing applications it has are wordpad and
notepad. I want to know how I can download microsoft word or wordperfect?
Is it possible? If so then were? I really hate wordpad and notepad they
suck.

Neither are legitimately available for download.

1) Go to store/shop that sells computer software.

2) Purchase either Microsoft Word, the Microsoft Works Suite, the
Microsoft Office suite, or an equivalent product containing WordPerfect..

3) Return home.

4) Insert installation CD in PC's CD drive and follow the on-screen
prompts and instructions to install application and desired additional
features.


--

Bruce Chambers

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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
both at once. - RAH

 

[Jim Macklin]

If you want to download a free office application, not as
nice as MS OFFICE but generally compatible, try Open Office
from www.openoffice.org


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| usfairy wrote:
| > My computer has xp but the only typing applications it
has are wordpad and
| > notepad. I want to know how I can download microsoft
word or wordperfect?
| > Is it possible? If so then were? I really hate wordpad
and notepad they
| > suck.
| >
|
| Neither are legitimately available for download.
|
| 1) Go to store/shop that sells computer software.
|
| 2) Purchase either Microsoft Word, the Microsoft Works
Suite, the
| Microsoft Office suite, or an equivalent product
containing WordPerfect..
|
| 3) Return home.
|
| 4) Insert installation CD in PC's CD drive and follow the
on-screen
| prompts and instructions to install application and
desired additional
| features.
|
|
| --
|
| Bruce Chambers
|
| Help us help you:
|
|
|
| You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever
count on having
| both at once. - RAH

 

[Bill Sharpe]

If you want to download a free office application, not as
nice as MS OFFICE but generally compatible, try Open Office
from www.openoffice.org

In some ways OpenOffice.org is better than MS Office. For example you
can save documents directly as PDF files. Document and spreadsheet file
sizes are generally smaller than their Office counterparts.

Bill

 

[Jim Macklin]

I use the CutePDF free version as my default printer, works
for anything, WORD, email or even web pages. My printers
are in the bedroom on the LAN and if I want to make a hard
copy, I select the laser or inkjet.


--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
some support
http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm



| Jim Macklin wrote:
| > If you want to download a free office application, not
as
| > nice as MS OFFICE but generally compatible, try Open
Office
| > from www.openoffice.org
| >
| >
| In some ways OpenOffice.org is better than MS Office. For
example you
| can save documents directly as PDF files. Document and
spreadsheet file
| sizes are generally smaller than their Office
counterparts.
|
| Bill
|

 

[Plato]

Neither are legitimately available for download.

Or just use a free word processor with spelling correction:
http://www.abisource.com/

 

[J. Michael Morse]

In some ways OpenOffice.org is better than MS Office. For example you
can save documents directly as PDF files. Document and spreadsheet file
sizes are generally smaller than their Office counterparts.

Bill

Generally smaller? I have been using OO for almost a year and
I have never seen a OO file that is not at least two thirds
smaller. I guess this doesn't necessarily mean that they will
always be smaller, but I haven't run into one that isn't ... yet.

Another two cents . . .