Just bought a refurbished Macbook Air and I have a question

[DataEast]

How would I go about getting Microsoft Word on here? I'm new to Macs but on my PC's I would get some sort of version for free off a website but I'm not sure where. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could help.

 

[GGJstudios]

How would I go about getting Microsoft Word on here? I'm new to Macs but on my PC's I would get some sort of version for free off a website but I'm not sure where. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could help.

Microsoft Word is not free software. You can buy it here: Word for Mac

 

[darcyjames]

I bought mine from amazon.com, also helps that it is digital download.

http://www.amazon.com/Office-Mac-Ho...qid=1348795190&sr=8-1&keywords=office+for+mac

 

[DataEast]

No I've downloaded it multiple times for free. Or maybe it was a slight substitute? I think it was called Office 2010 or something. I'll find it.

 

[GGJstudios]

No I've downloaded it multiple times for free. Or maybe it was a slight substitute? I think it was called Office 2010 or something. I'll find it.

Office for Mac is never free. If you download it free, it's pirated software. It's not wise to use stolen software, as many such apps have been known to include malware. There are alternatives to MS Office that are legitimately free.

I prefer MS Office for Mac, for maximum compatibility with Windows users. If you don't want MS Office or can't afford it, there are many alternatives, such as iWork, NeoOffice, LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Google Docs, etc. Searching the forum will reveal dozens of threads discussing these various alternatives and the pros and cons of each, such as this small sampling:

MS Office 2011 and Retina Display
Microsoft Office 2011 on Retina Macbook Pro
Microsoft office on retinaMountain Lion & MS Office 2011
Microsoft Confirms Office 2011 and 2008 Compatibility with OS X Mountain Lion
Microsoft office 2011 compatable with mountain lion?
Poll: iWork vs Office vs something else
Office or iWorks?
iWork (09?) VS Office 2011 for Mac
Office 2011 Mac vs iWorks?
iWork 09 vs Office 2011 on MBA
Poll: MS Office for Mac 2011 vs iWork
Poll: Office or iWork?
iWork vs MS Office 2011 for the basic user​

 

[DataEast]

Thanks guys, I've heard a lot about LibreOffice. I think I'll do that.

 

[Mrbobb]

No I've downloaded it multiple times for free. Or maybe it was a slight substitute? I think it was called Office 2010 or something. I'll find it.

What? software cost money?

To be fair, computers used to come bundled with everyday-use stuff, but I guess now they doing the a-la-carte model like the airlines. I had expected the Mac to come with their in-house word processing/spreadsheet at least but NOOoooooo they want $20 or something.

If u work for a corporation, there is an ongoing (huge) corporate discount going down. I got my Office 2011 for $10 (ten) bux! Ask your HR for details.

Now if I can get a nice and cheap Win7 for dual-boot...