Ubuntu 7.10 Linux Unleashed, Third Edition

Chapter 6. Productivity Applications

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• Introducing OpenOffice.org

• Office Suites for Ubuntu

• Productivity Applications Written for Microsoft Windows

• Reference

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With the rapid growth of open source software, businesses have directly benefited from developments in office productivity suites. Many businesses already use OpenOffice.org and its commercial counterpart, StarOffice, and they are already enjoying the cost benefits of not having to pay license fees or support costs. Of course, more suites are available than just OpenOffice.org, and in this chapter, we will explore the options available.

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OpenOffice.org is not 100% compatible with Microsoft Office. Why is this? Well, Microsoft is notoriously secretive ...