I’m thinking of getting a net-book, and I’m wondering how well the productivity software works.?
If you get a Windows XP netbook, it’ll run any productivity software you can run a Windows XP laptop or Windows XP desktop. Windows XP netbooks generally come with Microsoft Works. If you want Microsoft Office, you can pay for it. Most likely, OpenOffice (which is free) will suit your office needs.
If you get a Linux netbook, it’ll usually come with OpenOffice (and you can install OpenOffice if the netbook doesn’t come with it). You will not be able to install Microsoft Office on it, though.
If you get a Windows XP netbook, it’ll run any productivity software you can run a Windows XP laptop or Windows XP desktop. Windows XP netbooks generally come with Microsoft Works. If you want Microsoft Office, you can pay for it. Most likely, OpenOffice (which is free) will suit your office needs.
If you get a Linux netbook, it’ll usually come with OpenOffice (and you can install OpenOffice if the netbook doesn’t come with it). You will not be able to install Microsoft Office on it, though.
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