Why Pay? - Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word 2007 can be purchased directly from Microsoft today for $229 here.

Why?

Why do people still spend so much of their hard earned money on this software? There are many alternatives that perform the same functions, often times much better. Microsoft Word is just a word processor.

Here are some examples along with their cost:

Full Application Downloads

• OpenOffice.org Writer (Part of the Open Office Suite of products) Cost $0.00
• AbiWord Cost $0.00
• NeoOffice Cost $0.00 (for the Mac)
• Jarte Cost $0.00

On-line Application

• Google Docs Cost $0.00
• AjaxWrite Cost $0.00
• Zoho Cost $0.00
• ThinkFree Cost $0.00

Could you think of something else to buy with $229? Look at your software upgrade patterns from a fresh angle!

Find a full list of word processing alternatives here.

How has your experience been with the above software alternatives, plase share your experience below.