Freeware of the Week - OpenOffice.org
If you are looking for an alternative to “office” software products from Microsoft or Corel, etc., take a look at OpenOffice.org. OpenOffice.org (OOo) is an open-source (free) office software suite that runs on all major software platforms.
OpenOffice has six components:
- Word processing – Writer
- Spreadsheet – Calc
- Presentation – Impress
- Database – Base
- Equation editor – Math
- Drawing tools – Draw
In addition to the software platforms support by OOo, OpenOffice.org is compatible with the file formats from all other major software suites. E.g., Microsoft Office, Wordperfect, etc.
If you are looking for a cheaper of free alternative to available office products or you are tired of supporting big-name software companies, take a look at OpenOffice.org.
Here are some links to other OOo resources:
- OpenOffice.org Portable – run OOo from a USB drive.
- OpenOffice.org Training, Tips, and Ideas.
- OOoMacros.org – Macros for OpenOffice.org.
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