I was going to say this. A new Mac will come with Catalina pre-installed and I assume that a machine that old will have given up updating long ago. Catalina is 64-bit only. Many software companies (including Adobe for Photoshop) had to scramble like mad to make their software compatible.Gessert Books said:Mac OS no longer runs 32-bit software, and I believe Word '08 was 32-bit software. But there are lots of ways to create Word files, including the already-mentioned Pages.
Whoops, yeah, I should have thought of that.Gessert Books said:Mac OS no longer runs 32-bit software, and I believe Word '08 was 32-bit software. But there are lots of ways to create Word files, including the already-mentioned Pages.
Yes, it's pretty cool! For anyone looking to create an ePub with Pages, the option is under the File > Export menu.alhawke said:(Alcyone, that's really cool about Pages and Epubs--didn't know that. If I didn't have my current routine with Vellum, I would have considered just using Pages for everything. You really only need a good Epub for publishing ebooks).
I've always had Word so never did anything with pages. I'm dreading making the switch to a new machine, but it's time-and if not for the cost I'd be more excited. My old one has been so good, doubt if I'll be as lucky with the next one.Rachel Anne said:I've always found Pages to work just fine... and I'm a Word lover. You can still save to a .docx, etc.
There are also lots of other options with the apps... even online. Google docs, etc.
Congrats on upgrading. <3
Alhawke, i've looked at the MacBook Air and it sounds good, was just afraid I might not be happy with it after using the Pro for so long. Also others have said the same thing about the newer MacBook Pros. Thanks for the inputalhawke said:I absolutely love my MacBook Air and fear the day it'll stop working. I've logged at least 4 hrs a day for the past 3 years.
Mare, I caution you about the new MacBook Pros. I find them bulky and the keyboard clunky compared with my older MacBook Air. These more expensive models nowadays are better for video or audio, but as a writer I prefer something lightweight. I haven't tried the new MacBook Air's--hopefully they haven't changed too much of a good thing. Good luck in your shopping. I hope mine lasts as long as yours
(Alcyone, that's really cool about Pages and Epubs--didn't know that. If I didn't have my current routine with Vellum, I would have considered just using Pages for everything. You really only need a good Epub for publishing ebooks).
What is a butterfly keyboard? I love typing on this keyboard, but it'snot working verywell. I have to manuallyinsert thespaces otherwisethe text endsup lookinglike this (unedited)Speaker-To-Animals said:If you're someone who keeps their computers for a long time and it sounds like you are, make sure you get the newest models with the new "magic keyboard" and not the earlier ones with the "butterfly keyboard" as it's prone to failure.
Patty Jansen said:What is a butterfly keyboard? I love typing on this keyboard, but it'snot working verywell. I have to manuallyinsert thespaces otherwisethe text endsup lookinglike this (unedited)