Re: New Mac word processor

From	Jörg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.net>
Newsgroups	uk.comp.sys.mac
Subject	Re: New Mac word processor
Date	2026-04-11 17:02 +0200
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Am 11.04.26 um 15:45 schrieb Andy H:
> TimH <thnews@poboxmolar.com.invalid> wrote:
>> On 11 Apr 2026 at 1:22:49 pm BST, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Mark <captain.black@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 'Verso' <https://www.versowriter.app> looks quite cool. £15 though... Reddit
>>>> post
>>>> <https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1sidiau/i_came_to_mac_from_windows_needed_a_word/>
>>>
>>> I don't quite get the argument for this over Pages.
>>>
>>> Am fully embedded in the MS ecosystem for work and libreoffice fulfills all
>>> my domestic needs.
>>>
>>> I would totally support an independent developer, but £15 with no trial
>>> period feels a little scammy.
>>
>> I'm wondering if we're dealing with some 'vibe-coded in an evening' thing
>> here. It does seem to have come out of nowhere (who *is* this guy?).
> 
> To be honest, do we really need another one now?

No. I even do not use, no even not tried the proprietary Apple crap.
FOSS is key.

> Personally I use Pages mostly, and occasionally Notes, they certainly are
> more than enough for my domestic needs. They’re free and already installed,
> and quite capable.
> 
> If I need something different/better/etc. I might try LibreOffice, or on my
> iPad Pro, Collabora Office.

LO since it exists and nothing else because it is FOSS and respects all
standards what all others more or less don't.


-- 
"Roma locuta, causa finita."

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