What's that free version of Word/Excel called?

Ben E Lou · 04-04-2005, 07:12 AM

I seem to recall someone on here mentioning that there is free software out there that mirrors Word and Excel. A little direction, please?

samifan24 · 04-04-2005, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

I seem to recall someone on here mentioning that there is free software out there that mirrors Word and Excel. A little direction, please?

Open Office

Ben E Lou · 04-04-2005, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by samifan24

Open Office

Thanks!!!

Northwood_DK · 04-04-2005, 07:24 AM

Pen and calculator

Ben E Lou · 04-04-2005, 07:25 AM

OK. There's a 2.0 Beta version. Has anyone tried that, or should I stick with 1.14?

Maple Leafs · 04-04-2005, 08:12 AM

WordPerfect Office is far, far better than Open Office, including much better compatibility with Microsoft file formats. It's not free (although there a free trial), but it is significantly cheaper than Microsoft's version.

Ragone · 04-04-2005, 08:15 AM

Pirated!

arrrrrrrrrrrrrr

QuikSand · 04-04-2005, 08:20 AM

I have had pretty good results from OpenOffice on my new computer at home... so far, so good. Have yet to have any incompatibility problems in either direction.

Alf · 04-04-2005, 08:25 AM

ALf thinking out loud that he should install OpenOffice at home.

stevew · 04-04-2005, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

WordPerfect Office is far, far better than Open Office, including much better compatibility with Microsoft file formats. It's not free (although there a free trial), but it is significantly cheaper than Microsoft's version.

Way to pimp the company you work for

Cuckoo · 04-04-2005, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

OK. There's a 2.0 Beta version. Has anyone tried that, or should I stick with 1.14?

I haven't tried the most recent Beta, but 1.14 is very stable from my experience. My recommendation would be to stick with that.

gstelmack · 04-04-2005, 09:39 AM

I'll echo the use 1.1.4 version sentiments, and using OpenOffice over anything you have to pay for sentiments.

Greyroofoo · 04-04-2005, 10:49 AM

I get Microsoft Office for free (and legally) so I'll just keep using that

weinstein7 · 04-04-2005, 11:03 AM

If you already have MS Office, is there any practical reason to switch to OpenOffice, other than sticking it to the man?

gottimd · 04-04-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by weinstein7

If you already have MS Office, is there any practical reason to switch to OpenOffice, other than sticking it to the man?

Down with Whitey!

I mean this Whitey....

Ben E Lou · 04-04-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by weinstein7

other than sticking it to the man?

Do you REALLY need a reason beyond that???

sovereignstar · 04-04-2005, 11:36 AM

I messed around with OpenOffice about a month ago and let's just say that I'll be sticking with MS Word and Excel.

dixieflatline · 04-04-2005, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by weinstein7

If you already have MS Office, is there any practical reason to switch to OpenOffice, other than sticking it to the man?

You mean besides being able to quickly export files to .pdf, read files in just about any file format, and take up only 100 mb on your harddrive? Well then your left with sticking it to the man.

Seriously, it's not a perfect product and if you already have shelled out for Office it might not be too useful but it's gotten much better and will continue to close the gap in the upcoming years. When it comes time to shell out for a new version of Office it's worth checking out.

SunDevil · 04-04-2005, 01:21 PM

I would say it is worth supporting. Anything that creates an alternative or competition is a good thing.

04-04-2005, 07:25 AM	#5
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	OK. There's a 2.0 Beta version. Has anyone tried that, or should I stick with 1.14? __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

04-04-2005, 08:12 AM	#6
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	WordPerfect Office is far, far better than Open Office, including much better compatibility with Microsoft file formats. It's not free (although there a free trial), but it is significantly cheaper than Microsoft's version. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

04-04-2005, 08:25 AM	#9
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	ALf thinking out loud that he should install OpenOffice at home. __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

04-04-2005, 09:39 AM	#12
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I'll echo the use 1.1.4 version sentiments, and using OpenOffice over anything you have to pay for sentiments. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

04-04-2005, 07:24 AM	#4
Northwood_DK College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Back in Norway	Pen and calculator

04-04-2005, 08:15 AM	#7
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Pirated! arrrrrrrrrrrrrr

04-04-2005, 08:20 AM	#8
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I have had pretty good results from OpenOffice on my new computer at home... so far, so good. Have yet to have any incompatibility problems in either direction.

04-04-2005, 10:49 AM	#13
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I get Microsoft Office for free (and legally) so I'll just keep using that

04-04-2005, 11:03 AM	#14
weinstein7 High School JV Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rochester, NY	If you already have MS Office, is there any practical reason to switch to OpenOffice, other than sticking it to the man?

04-04-2005, 11:36 AM	#17
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	I messed around with OpenOffice about a month ago and let's just say that I'll be sticking with MS Word and Excel.

04-04-2005, 01:21 PM	#19
SunDevil College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tempe, AZ	I would say it is worth supporting. Anything that creates an alternative or competition is a good thing.

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