That's because Mac has always had a hate/hate relationship with Adobe. It's why Mac doesn't support Flash.
Apple is great if you like limited options and paying a premium for exclusivity. Steve Jobs is an egomaniac who never embraced the idea of open source, which is why Apple will always remain a 2nd rate product as long as he's around. Apple does not play well with others and they often miss the point completely when it comes to what the consumers really want.
When it comes to design, Apple does produce a superior product. But as for function, well...let's just hope you don't really want to do much with your $3000 word processor.