Word Processor for Mac?

Hi
I didn't get the full version of Microsof Word for my MacBook mainly due to its high cost. With my PC I can use wordpad to view .doc files - I was wondering what are my options with MB. I have my resume on a disk saved as a .doc file and I would like to email it to others. Are there any programs available other than Microsoft Word - or do I have to install it.
I got MS WORD for a PC - wich I bought years ago (2002) - I guess it wont work on my Mac - unless I use Bootcamp and install WIN XP. Please prove me wrong =)

Hi, tcdm1972
MS Office for PC won't work on your mb. But you have other options:
1. You may install bootcamp, winxp and finally MS office, if you don't mind taking so much trouble.
2. You may download CrossOver for mac and install MS office. Crossover is a software made by CodeWeaver, which allows you to run some basic Windows compatible software on mac without having to install windows. Currently, there's a beta version for mac. You may downloaded it from
http://www.codeweavers.com/products/ for a 60 days trial.
3.You may download MS Office 2004 for mac test drive from http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/office2004/office2004.aspx?pid=office2004 . Unfortunately, you only have 30 days's trial.
4. You may use iWork bundled with your Mac OS to open doc file. It has a nice and friendly user interface. But unluckily, you only have 30 days trial, after which you need to purchase an activation key. Of course, there're also alternatives to purchasing a key, hee.
5. Finally, I would recommend you use OpenOffice developed by Sun Microsystem. It's a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute.

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