OpenOffice

Writer opens .doc files

Create or open presentations

Use Calc for your spreadsheets

Description/Comparisons|Screenshots|Support/Help

Detailed Description and Comparisons with Other Programs

OpenOffice.org Version 1 was the first product to deliver the benefits of open-source software to mass-market users, delivering essential everyday software tools completely free of charge. Translated into over 30 languages, available on all major computing platforms (Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X X11, GNU/Linux, Solaris), OpenOffice.org Version 1 is now in use by tens of millions of delighted users worldwide.

With Version 2, it gets even better:

• the first office suite to use the new OASIS OpenDocument format, the future-proof international standard for office software
• easier to install, with a whole new look and feel, matched to the type of computer in use
• more intuitive, more easy to use than ever, with a host of new usability features
• introducing a major new component, Base: an easy-to-use database manager with a fully integrated database
• more compatible with other software packages – now understands even obscure and rarely used features in major competitors

What’s in OpenOffice.org?

WRITER is OpenOffice.org’s word processor: use it for anything from writing a quick letter to producing an entire book with embedded illustrations, cross-references, tables of contents, indexes, bibliographies... Auto-complete, auto-format, and real-time spelling check make light work of the hardest task. Writer is powerful enough to tackle desktop publishing tasks such as creating multi-column newsletters, brochures – the only limit is your imagination.

Use CALC to bring your numbers under control. This powerful spreadsheet has all the tools you need to calculate, analyse, summarise, and present your data in numerical reports or sizzling graphics. A fully-integrated help system makes entering complex formulas a breeze. Sophisticated decision-making tools are just a few mouse clicks away. Pull in external data using the Data Pilot, and sort it, filter it, and produce subtotals and statistical analyses. Use previews to select from thirteen categories of 2-D and 3-D charts including line, area, column, pie, XY, stock and net with dozens of variants.

IMPRESS is the fastest, most powerful way to create effective multimedia presentations. Your presentations will truly stand out with special effects, animation and high-impact drawing tools.

DRAW will produce everything from simple diagrams to dynamic 3D illustrations and special effects.

New to Version 2, BASE enables you to manipulate database data seamlessly within OpenOffice.org. Create and modify tables, forms, queries, and reports, either using your own database or Base’s own built-in HSQL database engine.

Screenshots

Writer opens .doc files - Create or open presentations - Use Calc for your spreadsheets

Support/Help

Linspire, Inc. provides support for the download and installation phases of 3rd party products distributed via the CNR Warehouse.

If you experience any download or installation issues with this software, please use the resources available to you at support.Linspire.com including:

• FAQs
• Community Forums, and
• Ask Linspire, Inc. Support

Post-install and usage questions and support on this product will need to be addressed by the software Publisher / Developer, who determine their own support policies and provide support at their discretion.

For more information and support for this software, please visit the project's page at www.openoffice.org.

Other support alternatives you may wish to consider include (a) posting a message on the Freespire Community Forums, (b) attempting to contact the Publisher/Developer directly, or (c) searching the Internet for additional assistance.