I didnt think it was such an unresonable prospect. Sorry for being so stupid. I had the belief that amigawriter 2.2 had some compatibility with word, perhaps that is my mistake.
I also though internet access would not be a problem, however I was under no illusions of it being as quick as my current set up (ibook g4). My gf needs a new computer so I was thinking I could give her this and use an amiga for my limited needs of browsing and wp.
Also I recently saw an a1 on ebay, a rarity it must be said, go for 650 or thereabouts, is this worthwhile or is a set up like an a4000 040 desktop adequate (there is one on ebay now)