I am new to this forum. Got my iPad 2 some months back and enjoying it full time. However, I need your suggestions on great free apps to download. Also, please how do I get Microsoft office running in my machine? Thanks
Apps are really a personal choice with what it is you're interested in. Appshopper is a great one to start with, it's an alternative way to browse for apps and you can input a wish list so that when they come on sale it will notify you. Great way of getting paid apps free. Evernote, Dropbox, and Flipboard Are other great apps.
Concerning Office apps, there are quite a few and here again it depends what features are important to you as none will have the entire capacity of Microsoft Office. Here are a couple of threads that 2 members took the time to do very good reviews of some apps that are available. http://www.ipadforums.net/new-member-introductions-site-assistance/22431-hi-all.html http://www.ipadforums.net/iwork-forum/36629-office-app-comparison.html
The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.