Comments on: Free computer tools for copywriters http://www.directcreative.com/blog/free-computer-tools-for-copywriters Dean Rieck on Copywriting & Direct Marketing Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:56:46 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: CISSP http://www.directcreative.com/blog/free-computer-tools-for-copywriters/comment-page-1#comment-8596 CISSP Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:51:30 +0000 http://www.directcreative.com/blog/?p=72#comment-8596 I think that Dean has some solid points: Especially when it comes to the differences between MS Office and Open Office, but here's the thing: I was skeptical about Vista for a few years. I would continue using XP as my core OS with Umbunto 7.0.26 (now 8.10) as a backup. Here's the thing: The one thing that one must realize was that when Vista first came out, only a handful of computers were really able to run it with the same type of ease (speed and flow, that is) than XP becaue of the high computer components it demanded. Well, the market was slow to catch up, but when AMD and Intel came out with dual-core processors in 2007, this gap got kicked to the curb. Mind you, you're going to need a desktop/laptop that can hold 4GB of RAM, but if you have the right cpu/memory/video combination, you will see that Vista (especially with the SP1 FINALLY out) doesn't have as many nag screens (for the non-newbies out there) and is actually quite productive in the business environment. I currently have a Dell XPS M1730 and a 20" monitor hooked up to it on one end, and I caved and bought an Alienware Aurora Desktop (I know, it's funny how it's sitting by my desk when everyone else here is using Gateways ha ha!)...it pays to have some pull in the company. I think that Dean has some solid points: Especially when it comes to the differences between MS Office and Open Office, but here’s the thing: I was skeptical about Vista for a few years. I would continue using XP as my core OS with Umbunto 7.0.26 (now 8.10) as a backup. Here’s the thing: The one thing that one must realize was that when Vista first came out, only a handful of computers were really able to run it with the same type of ease (speed and flow, that is) than XP becaue of the high computer components it demanded. Well, the market was slow to catch up, but when AMD and Intel came out with dual-core processors in 2007, this gap got kicked to the curb. Mind you, you’re going to need a desktop/laptop that can hold 4GB of RAM, but if you have the right cpu/memory/video combination, you will see that Vista (especially with the SP1 FINALLY out) doesn’t have as many nag screens (for the non-newbies out there) and is actually quite productive in the business environment. I currently have a Dell XPS M1730 and a 20″ monitor hooked up to it on one end, and I caved and bought an Alienware Aurora Desktop (I know, it’s funny how it’s sitting by my desk when everyone else here is using Gateways ha ha!)…it pays to have some pull in the company.

]]> By: Dean Rieck http://www.directcreative.com/blog/free-computer-tools-for-copywriters/comment-page-1#comment-2425 Dean Rieck Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:22:33 +0000 http://www.directcreative.com/blog/?p=72#comment-2425 Tammy: I was warned against Vista by my computer buddy, but went with it anyway. It has its pros and cons, but overall I'm happy with it. The key is to have enough machine to handle it. I had numerous problems with XP that forced me to take the plunge. Vista Home lacks the fax utility, but RKS Fax works great and is pretty cheap. Much cheaper than getting an upgrade to Vista. As for MS Office vs. Open Office, I agree. MS Office has become a bloated nightmare. Open Office is not perfect, but it does 99% of what you need. My prediction is that we'll see more and more open source software and online services that change the "product" software paradigm. Many things will become subscription based. All you'll have to do is sign up and use the software. The technical stuff will be handled by whoever offers the service. Tammy:

I was warned against Vista by my computer buddy, but went with it anyway. It has its pros and cons, but overall I’m happy with it. The key is to have enough machine to handle it. I had numerous problems with XP that forced me to take the plunge.

Vista Home lacks the fax utility, but RKS Fax works great and is pretty cheap. Much cheaper than getting an upgrade to Vista.

As for MS Office vs. Open Office, I agree. MS Office has become a bloated nightmare. Open Office is not perfect, but it does 99% of what you need.

My prediction is that we’ll see more and more open source software and online services that change the “product” software paradigm. Many things will become subscription based. All you’ll have to do is sign up and use the software. The technical stuff will be handled by whoever offers the service.

]]> By: Tammy M. http://www.directcreative.com/blog/free-computer-tools-for-copywriters/comment-page-1#comment-2424 Tammy M. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:44:27 +0000 http://www.directcreative.com/blog/?p=72#comment-2424 Hey, Thank you for the great resources. I recently bought a new computer with Vista.(Wish I hadn't) I also had the new Microsoft suite added before it was delivered. Then everyone started telling me about Open Office and I could KICK myself. Plus I can't use the Fax Digits either without the extra utility you spoke about. If anyone if planning on upgrading to Vista, IMHO it is not worth the change. I would give anything to have my XP back. I may end up getting Open Office anyway and just not use Microsoft Suite. If would be a waste(because I already have Microsoft) but would be so much easier to learn. Whatever saves precious time is the most important. Right?? Thanks again for the resources. Tammy Hey,

Thank you for the great resources.

I recently bought a new computer with Vista.(Wish I hadn’t) I also had the new Microsoft suite added
before it was delivered.
Then everyone started telling me about Open Office and I could KICK myself.
Plus I can’t use the Fax Digits either without the extra utility you spoke about.

If anyone if planning on upgrading to Vista, IMHO it is not worth the change.
I would give anything to have my XP back.

I may end up getting Open Office anyway and just not use Microsoft Suite. If would be a waste(because I already have Microsoft) but would be so much easier to learn.
Whatever saves precious time is the most important. Right??

Thanks again for the resources.

Tammy

]]> By: Marco Berardi http://www.directcreative.com/blog/free-computer-tools-for-copywriters/comment-page-1#comment-2275 Marco Berardi Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:28:50 +0000 http://www.directcreative.com/blog/?p=72#comment-2275 I just put together an ebook with open office and it was simple. Thanks for the the useful post. These tools will help me in the future. I just put together an ebook with open office and it was simple. Thanks for the the useful post. These tools will help me in the future.

]]> By: Pat http://www.directcreative.com/blog/free-computer-tools-for-copywriters/comment-page-1#comment-2227 Pat Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:12:37 +0000 http://www.directcreative.com/blog/?p=72#comment-2227 Thanks for this post. I'm gong to give openoffice a shot for an ebook I'm writing about my blog. Cheers! Thanks for this post. I’m gong to give openoffice a shot for an ebook I’m writing about my blog. Cheers!

]]> By: Ted Grigg http://www.directcreative.com/blog/free-computer-tools-for-copywriters/comment-page-1#comment-2146 Ted Grigg Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:34:05 +0000 http://www.directcreative.com/blog/?p=72#comment-2146 Thanks for the input on software. I am referring to this on my blog giving you credit for prompting me to write on the same subject. Ted Thanks for the input on software. I am referring to this on my blog giving you credit for prompting me to write on the same subject.

Ted

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