Hey guys,
A bit of an odd request, but I am looking to buy an old Mac for the sole purpose of word processing.
Why don't I just word process on my MacBook Pro like everyone else?
I like the idea of using an old computer for one basic task.
I loved ClarisWorks/AppleWorks. Such a powerful, easy to use piece of software. I am a maths teacher - drawing maths related diagrams is relatively easy in the drawing package and items can be easily dropped into the word processing package. Moreover, Pages stil opens ClarisWorks/AppleWorks files.
I would also find that such a machine would be so limited by today's standard, meaning I will be more inclined to get my work done instead of browsing online!
I specifically remember using an all-in-one beige Performa that had a floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drive than ran OS 8.6. Memories!
Please recommend machines and potentially the quirkiest, best Macintosh OS. It would be a bonus to be able to pick up plenty of software cheap from eBay.
Shaun.
A bit of an odd request, but I am looking to buy an old Mac for the sole purpose of word processing.
- I would like the machine to run OS 9.2.2 or lower,
- It must be capable of running ClarisWorks/AppleWorks (my favourite piece of software ever),
- I need to be able to print the documents I create (perhaps I could hook up an old LaserWriter with cheap replaceable consumables still available)? Or perhaps I transfer the files to my MBP to print from my modern printer?
- The main task on this machine would be word processing. Any other bonuses would be nice.
Why don't I just word process on my MacBook Pro like everyone else?
I like the idea of using an old computer for one basic task.
I loved ClarisWorks/AppleWorks. Such a powerful, easy to use piece of software. I am a maths teacher - drawing maths related diagrams is relatively easy in the drawing package and items can be easily dropped into the word processing package. Moreover, Pages stil opens ClarisWorks/AppleWorks files.
I would also find that such a machine would be so limited by today's standard, meaning I will be more inclined to get my work done instead of browsing online!
I specifically remember using an all-in-one beige Performa that had a floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drive than ran OS 8.6. Memories!
Please recommend machines and potentially the quirkiest, best Macintosh OS. It would be a bonus to be able to pick up plenty of software cheap from eBay.
Shaun.