In the area of word processing software, there are very few real choices. The top two products are Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect®. There are a couple of free "open-source" word processing programs available, as well as some for use with Linux or other operating systems.
Software Programs
AbiWord free wordprocessor similar to Word
StarOffice for Linux and Solaris
OpenOffice.org OpenOffice.org is a free productivity suite comparable to Microsoft Office
Support Sites
WordPerfect vs. Word This site is devoted to comparing Microsoft Word with Corel WordPerfect (as you would imagine). A point system is used to award points to each program's features and abilities, depending upon which is better and/or easier to work with.
Word Processing Tips A few word processing tips from the SC Bar Practice Management Advisor.