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    Anybody here own open office and other...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by thietlong, Oct 18, 2004.

  1. thietlong

    thietlong Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering if anybody here own open office and the rest of the home and office software package they currently advertise on manay software site. I recently order the package, which was free and you pay 20 bux for the shipping and handling and I was wondering if anybody here own or used these softwares before. How does it stack up to MSoffice and other window utilities software in term of performance. Thanks in advance.

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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I've used open office before. My take is this. If you're a home user that doesn't want to dish out the cash for MS Office, it's a very nice alternative, much better than MS Works. If you're a heavy business user though, MS Office is probably a better fit.

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    noahsark Notebook Evangelist

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    To be more specific about what Brian said, from what I have read the features and compatibility of Open/Star Office aren't quite up to par with MS Office. Constantly coming closer though.
     
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