[Chris Breen]

Okay, okay, I give, I give!
NeoOffice
NeoOffice
NeoOffice
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[Nobody]

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It would be nice if Apple would "do the right thing" and freely and publicly post the AppleWorks file format specifications now that they've abandoned AppleWorks

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While they are at it they could make TextEdit opensource. It is already very capable and with some adjustments from 3rd party programmers, it would fulfill the needs of 95% of users. Already iTextExpress, a TextEdit mod, is very close to the ideal of productive simplicity that used to be the hallmark of Mac software.
We are still in need of a matching simple spreadsheet and database, the alternatives I have tried have flaws that kill them for my needs.

[Rcovell]

I've got a question about Appleworks on an Intel iMac. If I have AW on a disk, can I just insert the disk and drag the AW file to my Applications folder? Then, just double click AW to use it?
Do I need to tell it about Rosetta or vice versa? Will the iMac 'know' to use Rosetta? Any other settings to tweak? Will anything I do in AW print OK?
Thanks, Bob.

[drdreric]

i am yet another AppleWorks fan. Maybe someone needs to see if Steve would let it go open source?

[dmgillard]

Rubaiyat wrote:

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While they are at it they could make TextEdit opensource.

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It is already. You only have to install Apple's developer tools and the source for TextEdit is included. The source is license that other products can be built from it.
See /Developer/Examples/AppKit/TextEdit.
Dale
Sidekick for AppleWorks 6

[dmgillard]

Rcovell wrote:

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I have AW on a disk, can I just insert the disk and drag the AW file to my Applications folder? Then, just double click AW to use it?

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That's correct. You need the entire AppleWorks 6 folder as it contains AppleWorks itself plus support files it requires to work correctly eg translators, clippings, etc.

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Do I need to tell it about Rosetta or vice versa? Will the iMac 'know' to use Rosetta? Any other settings to tweak? Will anything I do in AW print OK?

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You shouldn't need to tell your iMac that AppleWorks requires Rosetta. It should know it itself. But you can use the Finder's File > Get Info menu to force AppleWorks to use Rosetta. There are no other settings you need to change. Printing should also be OK as it depends on your printer drivers, not AppleWorks.
Dale
Sidekick for AppleWorks 6

[Rcovell]

Thanks for the info, that's just what I wanted to hear. I'll keep in mind the 'get info' tip if needed.
Bob.

[whitedog]

Neo Office is OK, but the interface still looks more like Word 5 than a modern Mac application. No doubt this is because most of the work has been put into function and features, but the GUI has a decidedly retro feel - even without X11. If you can live with that, then more power to you. But to the extent that it's appeal is primarily that it is not Microsoft Office, it will remain in a niche market.

[ApfelSpieler]

I really do like AppleWorks, and I don't think I'll ever stop using the program. It's a really slick program that loads up very quickly and is very easy to use. It's a real shame that Apple has decided to stop supporting it, as I would rather have a really nice, updated version of AppleWorks than Pages. But that's just me.

[seattlemacuser]

The conspiracy theory around not introducing an Excel competitor does not explain the lack of a new Apple drawing program. Teachers need a drawing program (MacDraw attracted me to the Mac) and the ones built in to Keynote and PowerPoint are relatively complicated to use compared to MacDraw, ClarisDraw and Draw inside AppleWorks. Where is the simple elegant drawing program from Apple?

[NVDucati]

There is only one really solid choice for the data base part of AppleWorks. As you mentioned, FileMaker Pro. (I don't work for them, but I do make my living using the product)
There is no "one button" conversion but if you are making a choice for the future.... FileMaker.

[the_eleven]

OK, so how about a 2-button or even 3-button conversion method???
I have been running a general contracting business with Appleworks since 1994, and although I own Office 2004, much prefer the simplicity of AW.
Sooner or later though, it sound as if we will be forced to abandon it.

[NVDucati]

You said: "OK, so how about a 2-button or even 3-button conversion method???
I have been running a general contracting business with Appleworks since 1994, and although I own Office 2004, much prefer the simplicity of AW."
There are two likely paths: Do it your self or Hire someone.
To do it your self, as the article states, you need to export all of your records as a text file.
Next drag that text file onto the FileMaker icon. You will be presented with a dolog box - choose "use as Field Names".
This will create a FM database. Now then - this new data base will very plain, ie; no artwork, no scripts, etc.
At this point I'd recommend that you look through the included templates that comes with the FM application. After selecting one that is closest to your needs - import your data from your new "plain" database into it.
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Hire Someone:
If its a business, it may be worth your while to find someone in your area to do it for you and to make it behave exactly as you want.
You can feel pretty safe if you select a consultant from the FileMaker web site.
http://www.filemaker...onsultants.html
Hope that helps.

[Rcovell]

Update-I used a Superdisk drive to copy AW from my G4 iMac and downloaded it to an Intel iMac. Worked perfectly after dragging it to the App folder. So, this confirms that AW will work on an Intel Mac. Thanks for the support. Bob.