OpenOffice.org 3
October 14, 2008OpenOffice.org 3 is the newly-released version of the most popular free office suite in the world. Compatible with Microsoft Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), OpenOffice.org has rapidly been gaining popularity over the last few years. It is the office suite of choice for many pre-built Linux systems (including the ones being sold by Dell, HP and ASUS), and is also compatible with Windows, Apple, and Unix operating systems. The interface closely resembles Microsoft’s, and there is almost no learning curve for Microsoft Office users wishing to convert to a free alternative. OpenOffice.org can open Microsoft Office 2007 files without having to install a converter, which is something that earlier versions of Microsoft Office cannot do. OpenOffice.org can also save any office document as a PDF file without having to install any additional software.
NOTE: By default, OpenOffice.org is set to be most compatible with international opensource document formats. Follow these easy steps to make it more compatible with Microsoft Office document formats.
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UPDATE:
Because this is a brand new release, the download servers are being hit pretty hard with web traffic. As a result, the download may be pretty slow. But don’t be discouraged! Just look at all the positive press that OpenOffice has received in the past few days:
