For BeOS and Linux this office suite is one of their killer applications that users should be proud of. For Windows users, it still has some features left to be desired when a 'monster' like OfficeXP is already out and about. The Word .doc file format has not yet been mastered, no powerpoint compatibility, poor lettering on Glyphs, no sound or video. OfficeXP may be more feature complete in general, but Gobe has some great points too: The ability to save as a .pdf file, a uniform file format, lots of speed in most operations, live previews from the image plugins, small package overall (ideal for laptops and older machines), great price and more.
The application is still crash prone, but this is due to be still a beta. It is scheduled to be released before the end of 2001. gobeProductive for Windows and Linux will have a Suggested Retail Price of $124.95 and will include a "Gobe Family License" so you may install on all computers in your home plus one installation where you work, which makes the product an even better buy overall.
Update: Dave Johnson from Gobe emailed us about the pricing policy:
"GP will be $124.95, with the "Gobe Family License" which allows you to install on every computer in your home plus one installation where you work. Both Windows and Linux are in the box. Until the Linux version ships we will include a coupon in the box that the customer can send to us if they are going to want the Linux version.
There will also be academic, enterprise, government, OEM and volume pricing options available."
