Sure, don't use Microsoft Office if you don't need it. There are some free alternatives but OpenOffice in my opinion is going downhill.
The other side of the coin is Micosoft Office is compatible with what probably at least 90% of everybody is using. It is a simple fact of life that as of right now probably 90% of all businesses use Micosoft Office. Even many home owners with computers will usually have Micosoft Word, even if they don't have Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office for the Macintosh is still one of the most important programs used on Macs. So if you want to be compatible with 90% of everybody, you can get the Home and Student Edition of Microsoft Office for about $150.00.
The other side of the coin is Micosoft Office is compatible with what probably at least 90% of everybody is using. It is a simple fact of life that as of right now probably 90% of all businesses use Micosoft Office. Even many home owners with computers will usually have Micosoft Word, even if they don't have Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office for the Macintosh is still one of the most important programs used on Macs. So if you want to be compatible with 90% of everybody, you can get the Home and Student Edition of Microsoft Office for about $150.00.
