Need Microsoft Office?

[CentralMOBuck]

You can download a beta of the new 2010 version for free. Which is good until October 2010 I think.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/en/download-office-professional-plus/default.aspx

 

[Steve19]

Or, you can download the fully MSOffice-compatible and new OpenOffice version and use it absolutely free and get free updates forever.

OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

 

[Muck]

fully MSOffice-compatible

No it isn't.

 

[MaxBuck]

No Outlook means no go, for me. Outlook is worth the price of admission all on its own.