Microsoft Word

[JEDIYoda]

I need to purchase a copy of Microsoft Word.
I need just a copy...no support or any updates.
I think what I need is called an OEM copy......
Any suggestions where I can purchase for little to nothing??

YES -- I am being cheap!!

 

[Steltek]

You won't find it for little of nothing unless you are a student -- even an OEM copy of Microsoft Word is normally over $100, though older versions might be a little cheaper.

Your best bet would be to find a copy of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 on sale somewhere. You can get a 1 computer keycard code at Staples (download the trial version from Microsoft to get the installer) for around $125 minus a coupon, or a boxed CD version with 3 computer license for about $140 minus a coupon (available from your preferred source).

 

[lxskllr]

Why does it have to be Word? LibreOffice is free and libre, as is Abiword which is just a word processor.

 

[Binky]

MS Office Home and Student 2010 version is only $100-$130 for three licenses in the same home (or is it two?). That's as cheap as it gets for non-student deals.

 

[JEDIYoda]

I have AbiWord that I like very much. But it does not have the same functionality as Microsoft Word! I have two books that I have self published that are doing quite well. Microsoft Word in the self publishing world is the industry standard.

But that was a very good point especially about AbiWord which the learning curve to use is almost zero!!

Thank You!!

 

[JEDIYoda]

MS Office Home and Student 2010 version is only $100-$130 for three licenses in the same home (or is it two?). That's as cheap as it gets for non-student deals.

Blinky I teach at a local college and I was told today that I could probably get it for under $70. So I am checking that out. Many people have offered it to me for free. But I have always been one to purchase software!

 

[lxskllr]

I always heard LaTeX was what the pros used, and was most compatible with publishing. I'm not personally familiar, as I don't need such a thing, but although it looks like it may have a learning curve, it might be worth investigating.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaTeX

 

[rivan]

If you or your SO works for a corporation, you might have a Home Use Program.

Office for me is a $10 disc.

 

[JEDIYoda]

I always heard LaTeX was what the pros used, and was most compatible with publishing. I'm not personally familiar, as I don't need such a thing, but although it looks like it may have a learning curve, it might be worth investigating.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaTeX

Yes that is also true!
Also what is widely being used is voice recognition software.
That type of software has advanced to the point where it only requires minor editing of the printed page after the fact!

 

[Steltek]

Another option you can try if you are looking for commercial software is Corel WordPerfect.

The most recent version actually isn't half bad, and I've seen OEM copies of the entire Corel office suite floating around for $25 or less.