Kingsoft Office A Viable Alternative to Microsoft Office

Introduction:

The latest version of Microsoft Office has not been universally welcomed. This has created a market for alternative solutions. Most of these look uncannily like the previous incarnation of Microsoft Office (Office 2003). In this article, we shall review an alternative proprietary Office suite solution.

Is this suite from a reliable source of software?

Kingsoft is an IT Chinese company, founded in 1989, Kingsoft focuses heavily on research and development to create innovative software designed to enhance user productivity.

Kingsoft Office, better known in China as WPS Office, contains:

Kingsoft Writer, an equivalent to Microsoft Word Kingsoft Presentation, an equivalent to Microsoft PowerPoint Kingsoft Spreadsheets, an equivalent to Microsoft Excel

 

The office suite may be downloaded at KSOffice homepage

Advantages of Kingsoft Office:

The user interface is virtually identical, so no extra training is needed if you’re already familiar with Microsoft Office. By default, Kingsoft Office saves your files in the appropriate Microsoft Office compatible format. Files created in Microsoft Office open quickly and easily within Kingsoft Office, meaning you should have no trouble collaborating with colleagues who are using other software for their business activities. The program’s small size makes it fast and extremely responsive. By using less memory for your basic office functions, you’ll help keep your computer in top condition even if you’re working with slightly older equipment than you’d prefer.  The “Export to PDF” function allows you to create documents that can be shared with others via email or posted to your business Web site.

 

Disadvantages of Kingsoft Office:

Kingsoft Office 2009 works with Windows 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista, but not Macintosh computers. If you’re a big fan of Microsoft Outlook, you’ll notice that Kingsoft Office includes no email and contact management software.

 

Is it Worth it?

Is Kingsoft Office a viable alternative to Microsoft Word? The best way to answer this question is to take advantage of the company’s 100 day free trial by visiting the KSOffice homepage.

At the end of your trial period, you can buy one license for the program for .95 or contact the KSOffice company directly if your business requires multiple licenses.