Spreadsheet issue - Appleworks or iWork

I am contemplating buying a MBP.
However I'm confused and concerned about the spreadsheet issue - an apparent lacking in the bundled stuff that comes with the MBP.
I use a spreadsheet - not extensively but I do use the financial formulas etc. These are not in the software as I understand it.
Can I transfer my Appleworks application - which is as 10.3.9 to the Tiger MBP?
I sort of resent having to buy the iWork (after the trial period).
Any words of wisdom will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Gordon

Appleworks will work fine
Also there are free Office software bundles available, e.g. Open Office which are compatible with most spreadsheet formats including excel I think and Neo Office.
Also iwork - which is actually quite a nice program(s) comes with the ability to make tables with formulae in them - so if your spreadsheet needs may be met, but you don't need to buy those - but you do get a 30 day trial.
Best of luck.

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