Word documents on Macbook

[furrycheeky]

I am thinking of buying a Macbook with I'work 06 included.
Can you save files from the program "pages 2" in I'work to a CD rom and open the documents on a Pc running windows XP?
In general are any files saved on a cd rom on an Imac openable on a Windows based machnie without trouble?

[ACtheTROLL]

mmmm yes and no

it's not the machine that causes the problem ... it's the programes you use to read them - some progs just are not compatible

if you consider converting the files to PDF there should be no problem at all!!
.... the only problem is they will be read-only!

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/resources/compati bility.aspx?pid=compatibility&spid=how_to

[fo3nix]

Pages can open Word files no problem. I'm not totally sure it can save them though.

Use neo office instead though (It's a free replacement for Microsoft Office, basically Openoffice for the mac).

This does everything like Microsoft Office does.

http://www.neooffice.org/neojava/en/index.php

As for saving the CD: you can burn files easily on the mac, in a variety of formats, including those compatible with Windows and other operating systems, in the Disk Utility app.

[ACtheTROLL]

The pc "bod" in me sort of wonders ..... if compatibility is an issue why you are considering a mac?

I grew up with macs ... I still love the look and the feel of them ...

it's just in my job .... so few ppl have them

fo3 is obviously more up-to date with mac software (word didn't even have a number when I used it!

If read only is good enough PDF frees you from any other issues

[Gromit]

Yes. Both Word and Pages can be saved in a variety of text formats that are completely compatible.

However, if Word is your main program, then why not just buy Word for Mac and have done with it.