Can anyone tell me if it is safe to download abiwords to my windows vista computer? I had Microsoft word, but it was only a 60 day trial, and now I have nothing to write letters on :(. Please help :).

I *highly* recommend OpenOffice: OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite (http://www.openoffice.org/)

But to answer your question: yes Abiword is safe to download and install: AbiWord (http://www.abisource.com/)

Are you sure you have nothing? Most new PCs include a copy of Microsoft Works which has a word processor similar to Word.

Are you sure you have nothing? Most new PCs include a copy of Microsoft Works whihc has a word processor similar to Word.

Thanks, I never thought to look :o. If I can't find it, then I'm going to call and ask why.

I *highly* recommend OpenOffice: OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite (http://www.openoffice.org/)

But to answer your question: yes Abiword is safe to download and install: AbiWord (http://www.abisource.com/)

Thanks so much for responding. I'll check out Open Office :), but I spent good money for this lap top and one would think that it should have some where here to write :confused:. Thank you:)

If you're just trying to write a letter that's simple without lots of fancy formatting, etc. what's wrong with Wordpad? Assuming it still comes with Windows - it's come with everything through XP anyway.

Yep WordPad does come with Vista. Its not easy to find. But typiong Wordpad in the Search box will load it.

Safe and try it!