As long as I can do that I'm happy.Is Apple’s iWork a viable alternative to Microsoft Office? To find out, IT Business asked Jeffrey Battersby–our go-to expert on word processing programs–to use Word 2008 and Pages ’08 to create the same project, progressing from the basics (text entry and formatting) to more-advanced features. (I know they make proper templates as well) I don't know what I'm trying to say but I just like to be able to do things myself. I know templates give flexibility and make tasks less daunting, but take PowerPoint for example, the template is two text boxes central, not difficult but time-saving. Programming is a different kettle of fish but I understand what you're saying. Then, if they have the inclination and time, they can edit them or create their own. Templates show them what they can do, and get them going quickly. If that fires their imagination, great, but most users, when faced with a blank page in a new app, have no idea what to do with it. Templates are good in many respects, not the least of which is showing people what the program is *capable* of. I'm glad you have such faith in your fellow human beings, but most people have neither the talent nor the time to generate excellent designs. I mean, it'd certainly be a better result, right? MacCrazy, as a programmer, I think that most people should write their own applications so they get exactly what they want, instead of settling for what someone else thinks they should have. I'm thinking MWSF 2006 would be a nice coming out party.Įxcel is probably the best component of Office 2004, word is too anoying with the auto chaning annoying paperclip and PowerPoint sucks! Excel is so much better than AppleWorks spreadsheet, where as word and AppleWorks word processor aren't that far apart (AppleWorks is less annoying, but less advanced!). I can and will give them the necessary time to get these programs ready. Apple needs to find that magical mix that makes using a DB and spreadsheet as easy as typing up a page. I'm thinking in terms of a "Quantrix Modeler" lite.
#What is iwork 06 pro#
I'd like to see Apple make a "spreadsheet for the rest of us" we all know Excel gurus but let the common man or woman become a spreadsheet pro with half the work.
#What is iwork 06 mac#
The Mac platform is not going to be a desirable switching target if it has incomplete productivity suites. That's not an excuse for Apple not finishing iWork off with Spreadsheet/Database and other features. Īhhh people that need Office will get office.
#What is iwork 06 windows#
As long as it stays there, and doesn't sprout a Windows version, Microsoft's main enemy will be OpenOffice for Windows, which is the bigger threat to MS' margins. IWork is for the Consumer and SOHO markets. Now if Apple implemented its own serious Exchange functionality in Mail/AB/iCal, or started promoting iWork as a replacement for Office in large enterprises, that would be war. Even Bill Gates was unconcerned in a recent interview about iWork, saying that Apple has always had a "Works-type product that wasn't all that low-end".Ĭells needs to be Cocoa, integrated with Pages and Keynote and maybe include some kind of spreadsheet/database merger, if Apple wants to get really daring. Nobody expects Apple to have anymore than basic spreadsheet functionality iWork, implemented in a stylish way. Develop apps that won't replace MS Office, until iWork's MS Office compatibility is so established that they don't need Office to get switchers any longer. They need MS Office MS Office is a major factor in people being willing to switch, both at home and in the office.Īnd while Microsoft makes money off MS Office, I'm sure they'd have no problem pulling it if Apple started to violate their relationship. And if they do, it would almost have to suck to be economically viable.Īpple doesn't want to compete with MS Office.
I don't know that they will release one that soon.
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