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Ok this is directed to all eCommerce owners (or anyone in the online business world). Do you actually use office suites like Word or Google docs? I really cant think Of a situation Were I would need it for my Saas (still an idea) start-up. Could you guys kindly share and give me advice on when I would need such software. Esp if I have stuff like quickbooks for eg meaning there wont be a need for excel right?

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Why do you need a real computer actually? It seems you can do nearly everything on your iPad without even a keyboard. If I am right you don't need an Office suite as long as you have pen and paper for at least do some work for tax. – Christian Jun 15 '11 at 8:41

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You are the expert on your own needs and practices, but I find an office suite useful for dealing with complex documents. Your attorney may, for one example, send you some docs for comment.

If you were to choose the OpenOffice suite you would have a powerful tool for the price of a download and a bit of orientation.

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oh ok.. I was about to add a stupid Question Tag. So just having one in case someone sends you something should be fine. Thats if you dont think you will need it? – iScotts Jun 15 '11 at 3:57
There are many, many uses for office apps in tech companies other than people sending you documents. I generate new documents with office apps several times a week, and I'm just a guy who mostly sits in his home office and bangs out C and C++. – Bob Murphy Jun 15 '11 at 5:11

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