Wordperfect Office X4 Standard Upgrade Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a Mac person, but I have Windows XP on my iMac (had Vista, made the switch back, but that's another story), so installing WordPerfect was no problem. It installed quickly and with just a couple clicks I had a document open in Unity Mode on my computer. Using Fusion, one can completely hide XP, so it seems as if Windows programs are running natively on the Mac. It's important for me to say this, because I am, after all, running Windows in emulation. But tell it to WordPerfect. It's jack rabbit quick on my Mac.
I compared it to Nisus Writer, the premiere made for Mac only Word Processor and speed wise to my eyes, WordPerfect was every bit as quick. Compared it to Word for the Mac, just as fast. Even a Mac guy could live with this program. Printing, you get exactly what you see when you have your document open in Page Mode. The spell checker is as nifty as they come. The word you're currently typing appears in a little box in a ribbon at the top (if you have it open), so you know instantly if you've misspelled a word, because not only is it underlined in read (if you have that feature activated,) but it's in red in that little box, click the drop down menu and you'll usually find the correct spelling. Very cool, very fast.
I didn't like the word count at the bottom of the document. It's not live. You have to click on it to get your count, both Word and Nisus Writer have live word counts and that's kind of neat. That said, that is the only feature I'm not happy with. My only other problem is how the text looks on screen. If you're a Window's person you'll be happy with it, but text on Macs just looks better.
Still, I'll keep the program, because I just kind of like it. It's got a refreshing interface, clean -- and also because years ago I used to use WordPerfect for the Mac exclusively, but Apple changed chips and WordPerfect abandoned the platform, so now it seems like an old friend has come home, even though he really hasn't. Anyway, WordPerfect was a five star program back then, it still is.

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WordPerfect Office X4 Standard Edition is the essential office suite for home and business usersto create great-looking documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and manage e-mail. Open, editand save Microsoft Office documents. Work with over 60 file formats, including ODF andMicrosoft Office 2007. Save hundreds with the built-in PDF tools. Take notes and collect andreuse information, ideas and images from virtually anywhere with a new digital notebook.Easily interpret complex spreadsheets with a new data analysis program. And put it all togetherwith online services (like eMail and shared calendaring) to help you work with others and stayconnected.

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Microsoft Visio Professional 2010 Review

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(More customer reviews)I used previous versions of Visio Pro to build ER diagrams and create databases. It was a good tool. However, the 2010 version abandons any attempt to be useful in actual software development. You cannot generate databases from this product, as you can for others. If you just want flowcharts, stick with the standard version. If you want this for other functions, read other reviews. But if you want to use Visio as part of serious software development, do yourself a favor and don't try. Use Erwin instead.

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Visio Professional 2010 takes diagramming to a bold new level with dynamic, data-driven visualization tools and templates, and advanced sharing through the Web. Bring the big-picture and real-time data from multiple sources, including Excel, Microsoft SQL Server, and SharePoint lists, together in one powerful diagram. Then see real-time changes to data right within your diagram, displayed through vibrant graphics such as icons, colors and data bars. Using SharePoint integration, you can now easily share your diagrams in real time with anyone, even those who don't own Visio.

Simplify Complexity With a Diverse Set of Intuitive, Professional Diagramming Tools
Jump-Start Diagramming Meet your diagramming needs for IT, business, process management, and more with modern pre-drawn shapes and intelligent templates.
Find and Access the Tools You Need Quickly Every step in creating a diagram is more intuitive, with logical groupings of features in Ribbon tabs, an enhanced Shapes window for easy access to shapes, and a new status bar that helps you move more efficiently within and between your diagrams.
Draw Diagrams Faster Whether you're creating a diagram from scratch or modifying an existing one, Visio 2010 helps you add and align shapes easily and accurately with features such as the Quick Shapes Mini Toolbar, Page Auto Size, and Auto Align & Space.
Simplify Large and Complex Diagrams Add clarity to diagrams using Subprocesses and Containers to group related shapes visually and logically.
Make Your Diagrams Professional-Looking and Appealing in Seconds Take advantage of a range of formatting tools and design options, including modern shapes and visuals, a rich gallery of themes, and Live Preview.
Model and Monitor Sharepoint Workflows Create and monitor SharePoint workflows more easily with a new, advanced template that contains SharePoint workflow rules, and supports exporting and importing workflows between Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 and Visio 2010.
Ensure Consistency and Accuracy With Diagram Validation Check for common errors and support diagramming standards across your organization using diagram validation. With one click, you can validate a diagram against a set of rules to make sure it's logical and properly constructed.
Bring Your Diagrams to Life With Dynamic, Data-Driven VisualsGaining a clear and complete view of information that matters to your business requires both a high-level perspective and detailed data. With just a few clicks, Visio 2010 helps you see the entire picture by showing meaningful information and data graphically in a single, always up-to-date diagram.
Easily connect your diagrams to one or more data sources including Microsoft Excel, SQL Server, and SharePoint Services, using the Data Selector and Automatic Link wizards.
Display real-time data right within diagram shapes, based on conditions you define, using expressive graphics such as color, icons, symbols, and data bars. Then, add a legend to explain the meaning of your data-linked graphics.
Keep the linked data in your diagrams up-to-date effortlessly using Automatic Refresh, which can refresh data automatically at specific time intervals you set.

Share Dynamic, Data-Linked Diagrams With Others Through Their Browser
Share Diagrams With Others on the Web Sharing your interactive, refreshable, data-linked diagrams with others is easier than ever. With just a few clicks, publish your diagram to SharePoint Server. Users can see your real-time information in their browsers at a high level, right on the diagram, or delve into the details--even if they don't own Visio.
They can pan and zoom in the online diagram, follow hyperlinks in shapes, and refresh the data. Diagrams can be rendered in Microsoft Silverlight (high-fidelity) or in PNG format for those who don't have Silverlight.
Create Visual Mashups Using Visio Services Create visually compelling, interactive dashboards for your audience by combining Visio diagrams, real-time data, and different applications in SharePoint Server. Visio Services and SharePoint Server 2010 integration support visual mashups of actionable data and diagrams for an information-rich visual experience.
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