Re: Compatability with iMac - Really

Thanks for the great input, Jim. There is nothing special or elaborate that
I need Office to do - just as long as it does all of the standard stuff well.
Based on my limited research, the principle complaint seems to be how
S-L-O-W Office 2008 for Macs runs. As Diane pointed out, this may be related
to fixable issues such as RAM. Any additional input you can provide about
this is greatly appreciated! -JD-

"Jim Gordon MVP" wrote:

JDL51 wrote:
I'm considering purchasing an iMac. While very highly rated in most respects,
the iMac doesn't seem to be particularly compatable with most business
software and MS products - including Office 2008. On the iMac forums and
product reviews, the conscenus seems to be that the MS products don't work
well with the iMac; that the modified software for Apple products as an after
thought (or, perhaps, something more sinister). Complaints about slow speeds,
programs crashing consistently and unfamilar layouts are common. Since I've
gotten the iMac users view, I'd be interested in comments/complaints from
Office aficionados. Thanks! -JDL51-

Hi,

The complaints I have usually revolve around the fact that Microsoft did
not properly adapt a wonderful Macintosh application, Microsoft Office,
when they ported it from Mac to Windows.

Don't be taken in by the arrogant assumption that Microsoft Office
started off as a Windows application. It's heritage is Mac, not windows.

There's features in Mac office that still haven't made it to Windows.
There's some Windows only features in Office. If there's something
specific, please elaborate.

As far as crashes go, most of them are taken care of in service packs.
Only the ones that can't be reliably reproduced remain. That's true of
both Mac and Windows, and holds true of all practically all programs and
operating systems.

As far as unfamiliar layout - you can't top Office 2007 on Windows. I
think Microsoft went off the deep end with that one. At least Mac Office
2008 kept the menus, even if they needlessly moved a few things around
on them.

Is there a particular "must have" feature you think isn't on the Mac?

-Jim

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