bhonda - 8:32 am on Dec 28, 2012 (gmt 0)

they're also the only browser maker not allowing their browser to be upgraded on still in use OSes

Nope, Firefox and Chrome do this too. Try installing the latest versions on OS X 10.5.

Word reliable ? Seriously ? Ever used word for a long document ?

Yes. I've got a 180+ page document here, with many 'floating' images. Works perfectly. I even had to change the entire numbering structure a couple of weeks ago, handled that fine as well.

I'm not saying anything about MS being perfect, but in developer circles they get an unfair bashing, in my opinion.