They can also open the file from anywhere and launch the application that created it instantly.įurthermore, Apache OpenOffice makes it easy for users to transfer data and information between its tools. Apache OpenOffice enables users to easily determine the application or tool used for creating a particular file. The complete office package is easy to use and the tools that comprise it work seamlessly, consistently, and harmoniously with each other. Links to reviews of the October 2008 version 3 and earlier releases appear on the Oo.o website.Apache OpenOffice is a free and open source suite of productivity tools that assist companies, businesses, and professionals in managing their writing projects, streamlining their document management tasks, and collecting and manipulating valuable data efficiently. The above information dates from January 2006 or earlier. In early October 2005, ComputerWorld of IDG reported that for large government departments, migration to 2.0 cost one tenth of the price of upgrading to Microsoft Office 2007. As such, you should certainly try OpenOffice's offering before donating another £100 or more to Microsoft's coffers. OpenOffice certainly doesn't lack features compared to the market leader, and most of its ease-of-use issues stem from people's familiarity with Microsoft Office rather than an inherent problem with the program itself. A PC Pro review awarded OOo Version 2.0 6 stars out of 6 and stated: 'Our pick of the low-cost office suites has had a much-needed overhaul, and now battles Microsoft in terms of features, not just price.' The reviewer also concluded:įor personal use, there are even fewer reasons to choose Microsoft. was featured by eWeek several times, version 2.0 was reviewed by Linux Magazine and previewed by other media. In September 2005 the magazine Federal Computer Week listed as one of the '5 stars of open-source products.' In contrast, was used in 2005 by The Guardian newspaper to illustrate what it sees as the limitations of open-source software, although the article does finish by stating that the software may be better than MS Word for books.

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