Reviews of AbiWord for Windows

1. 
   jaynbe

   Reviewing 2.8.6 (Jul 21, 2010)

   Still installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable-x86 9.0.21022 (2007 version)
   wich has been updated twice for critical security flaws to version 9.0.30729 (in 2009)
   The installer doesn't even detect the presence of the latest redistributable installed!
2. 
   konno

   Reviewing 2.8.3 (Apr 7, 2010)

   Yes, the VC redist stuff is really messed up, and hopefully this bug report will be acted upon some day:
   
   http://bugzilla.abisourc...m/show_bug.cgi?id=12247
   
   Otherwise, this app isn't bad.
3. 
   jaynbe

   Reviewing 2.8.2 (Apr 3, 2010)

   Agree with AOKsider
   
   Moreover doesn't even check for installed C++ Redist. files and installs an older distro aside the newer version.
4. 
   netean

   Reviewing 2.8.2 (Feb 16, 2010)

   I like Abiword, it's fast to start, works on windows and linux equally well. and for 99% of what I use a work processor for.. it does the job perfectly well.
   
   For 99% or maybe even 100% of the things that most (average) users will ever need from a word processor is in there already.
   
   Better m$ Office compatibility would be well appreciated though
5. 
   OAKsider

   Reviewing 2.8.1 (Nov 5, 2009)

   Pros: 1.) No problems with many, simpler Word files. 2.) Nice new icon.
   
   Cons: 1.) Grammar check won't turn off (settings will not save, even after un/re-install). 2.) Puts MS Visual C++ Redist. files on separate drive (and doesn't delete after install). 3.) Uninstall doesn't remove all files (esp. in Start Menu).
   
   Specs: AbiWord 2.8.1, Windows 7 x64 (UAC off)

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