Microsoft word - is there a free alternative?

[Postdog]

Actually, I'm sure there is, but for the life of me I cannot recall the name. For some reason my Microsoft Word no longer works, and I don't think I have the discs needed to re-install it.

I sem to recall there is something out there that is free, and compatible, but can't recall what - can anyone help?

[ezrgoode]

Open Office is a free Office type suite

[Postdog]

Actually, that's what I thought, but the site I went to required payment. However since your post, I have found other links and am checking them out. Ta for the answer

[ezrgoode]

http://www.openoffice.org/

Should be able to get it from the above link