Dave Weil wrote:
On 16 Feb 2004 19:37:54 GMT, (Bruce J. Richman)
wrote:
I probably should have added that, considering that it also came with
Windows
XP, Microsoft Word 2000, and Microsoft Works, as well as some CD copying
(Roxio) and digital photo software as well as Norton Anti-Virus software
installed, I felt the deal I got was pretty good, all things considered. (I
could have received Microsoft Office installed for about $ 100 extra, but
already had a version of that available for use).
I wouldn't think that getting Word and Works would be of much value to
an Office owner.
I have an older version of Office (97), and therefore, an older version of Word
as part of that office suite. I was simply trying to point out that in
comparing computer prices across brands, I think you also have to take into
account what software might or might not be installed for the price being
asked.
In practice, I use WordPerfect most of the time, but when sending email text
files and for other applications, I use Word 2000 because of its greater use by
other computer users.
Bruce J. Richman