Since upgrading to Mavericks, my works suite disappeared

I upgraded to Mavericks on my MacBook Pro in April. Since then, I no longer have my Works Suite. I have no way to write letters, make notes, or anything to do with word processing. I have read the reviews of the updated Pages and don't want to purchase it for $19.99. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what word processing program I should install?

computer dolt wrote:
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what word processing program I should install?
Take a look at Bean:
Bean is a small, easy-to-use word processor that is designed to make writing convenient, efficient and comfortable. Bean is lean, fast and uncluttered. It starts up quickly, has a live word count, and is easy on the eyes. Also, Bean is available free of charge.
MS Word, OpenOffice, etc. try to be all things to all people, but sometimes you just want the right tool for the job. That is Bean's niche.
Bean has some limitations: it doesn't do footnotes or use stylesheets and is only partially compatible with Word's file formats. Also, it allows in-line graphics, but not floating graphics.

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This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
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http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS3276
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