type=page title=Product Reviews notice=https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Please note that Apache OpenOffice does not purchase reprints from
magazines which print favorable reviews. Neither do we buy advertising
space in magazines which are about to review or which have reviewed
Apache OpenOffice. If reviewers say that Apache OpenOffice is a great product,
then that's their genuine, unbiased, uninfluenced opinion.
## Apache OpenOffice 4.x Reviews
###**English**
- **Pandia**, 2017-05-01 <br />
<a href="http://www.pandia.com/news/how-openoffice-is-making-a-difference-by-providing-a-free-open-source-office-suite" rel="nofollow">How OpenOffice 4.1.3 Is Making A Difference By Providing A Free Open-Source Office Suite</a>
- **GlobeNewswire**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[The Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache(tm) OpenOffice(tm) 4.0](http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/07/23/561727/10041350/en/The-Apache-Software-Foundation-Announces-Apache-tm-OpenOffice-tm-4-0.html) <br />
Leading Open Source office productivity solution introduces major new user experience and improvements
- **PCWorld**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice gets a handy-dandy sidebar](http://www.pcworld.com/article/2045000/apache-openoffice-now-comes-with-a-handy-sidebar.html)
- **GlobeNewswire**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 Becomes a Serious Player with Major Overhaul and New Features](http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apache-OpenOffice-4-0-Becomes-a-Serious-Player-with-Major-Overhaul-and-New-Features-370284.shtml)
- **Softpedia**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 Becomes a Serious Player with Major Overhaul and New Features](http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apache-OpenOffice-4-0-Becomes-a-Serious-Player-with-Major-Overhaul-and-New-Features-370284.shtml)
- **Facebook**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Please help spread the word: Apache OpenOffice 4.0 is now available for download!](https://www.facebook.com/ApacheOO/posts/559747687417446)
- **SourceForge.net**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice Extensions New Site](http://sourceforge.net/blog/apache-openoffice-extensions-new-site/)
- **Apache Software Foundation**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[A short celebration, and then back to work](https://blogs.apache.org/OOo/entry/a_short_celebration_and_then)
- **Luis Benitez**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[OpenOffice 4.0 is Available Now - Go and Download It!](http://www.lbenitez.com/2013/07/openoffice-40-is-available-now-go-and.html)
- **ghacks.net**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4 released: find out what is new](http://www.ghacks.net/2013/07/23/apache-openoffice-4-released-find-out-what-is-new)
- **ITWorld**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice now comes with a handy sidebar](http://www.itworld.com/enterprise-software/366180/apache-openoffice-now-comes-handy-sidebar?source=ITWNLE_nlt_today_2013-07-23)
- **BetaNews**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache releases OpenOffice 4](http://betanews.com/2013/07/23/apache-releases-openoffice-4/)
- **About.com**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[The New OpenOffice 4.0 Available Today! New Side Bar and More](http://office.about.com/b/2013/07/23/the-new-openoffice-available-today-new-side-bar-and-more.htm)
- **Slashdot**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 Released With Major New Features ](http://tech.slashdot.org/story/13/07/23/1643204/apache-openoffice-40-released-with-major-new-features)
- **LinuxBSDos.com**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4 is here](http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2013/07/23/apache-openoffice-4-is-here/)
- **ZDNet**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[OpenOffice 4.0 arrives](http://www.zdnet.com/openoffice-4-0-arrives-7000018456/)
- **Phoronix**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 Has A New Sidebar](http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTQxODQ)
- **Datamation**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache Releases Open Source OpenOffice 4](http://www.datamation.com/applications/apache-releases-open-source-openoffice-4.html)
- **ars technica**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[OpenOffice 4.0 overhauls user interface, boosts Microsoft compatibility](http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/07/openoffice-4-0-overhauls-user-interface-boosts-microsoft-compatibility/) <br />
LibreOffice isn't the only open source office in town.
- **techradar**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[Apache bolts sidebar onto new OpenOffice](http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/apache-bolts-sidebar-onto-new-openoffice-1168196) <br />
OpenOffice 4.0 borrows features from IBM's Lotus Symphony software
- **The Register**, 2013-07-25 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 debuts with IBM code side and centre](http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/07/25/open_office_40_debuts_with_ibm_code_side_and_centre/)
- **Linux Magazine**, 2013-07-30 <br />
[Apache Releases OpenOffice 4.0](http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Apache-Releases-OpenOffice-4.0) <br />
The great open source productivity suite settles into its new home with a new look and a little help from IBM.
- **ITWorld**, 2013-08-07 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4 vs. LibreOffice 4.1](http://www.itworld.com/software/368184/apache-openoffice-4-vs-libreoffice-41) <br />
Not so fast, LibreOffice -- OpenOffice has a shiny, new, and improved major release of its own
###**German**
- **Heise Online**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[OpenOffice 4.0 mit neuer Seitenleiste](http://www.heise.de/mac-and-i/meldung/OpenOffice-4-0-mit-neuer-Seitenleiste-1921880.html)
- **Golem.de**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Openoffice 4.0 erscheint mit Symphony-Funktionen](http://www.golem.de/news/apache-openoffice-4-0-erscheint-mit-symphony-funktionen-1307-100567.html)
- **Pro-Linux.de**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 erschienen](http://www.pro-linux.de/news/1/20046/apache-openoffice-40-erschienen.html)
- **Swiss IT Magazine**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Openoffice 4.0 veröffentlicht](http://www.itmagazine.ch/Artikel/53584/Openoffice_4.0_ist_da.html)
- **CHIP Online**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[OpenOffice 4.0: Groß-Update mit neuen Funktionen](http://www.chip.de/news/OpenOffice-4.0-Gross-Update-mit-neuen-Funktionen_63245985.html)
- **GlobeNewswire**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Alle Neuheiten von Apache OpenOffice 4.0 (Fotogalerie / Picure Gallery)](http://www.chip.de/bildergalerie/Alle-Neuheiten-von-Apache-OpenOffice-4.0-Galerie_63246075.html)
- **ComputerBild.de**, 2013-08-16 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4: Was kann das Null-Euro-Büropaket?](http://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Ratgeber-Apache-OpenOfficeGratis-kostenlose-Buerosoftware-Download-1269759.html) <br />
Sie haben die Wahl: Für Microsofts Bürosoftware zahlen oder das kostenlose Apache OpenOffice nutzen – COMPUTER BILD verrät, was Sie wissen müssen.
###**Japanese**
- **Forest**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[Apache、新しいサイドバーを追加した「Apache OpenOffice」v4.0を公開 ](http://www.forest.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20130724_608941.html)
- **Japan Internet.com**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[Apache、オープンソース オフィススイートの最新版「OpenOffice 4」をリリース](http://japan.internet.com/webtech/20130724/4.html)
- **Internet Watch**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[「Apache OpenOffice 4.0」公開、新しいサイドバーを追加 ](http://internet.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20130724_608954.html)
- **Mynavi**, 2013-07-25 <br />
[OpenOffice 4.0リリース - Apache寄贈後、初のメジャーバージョンアップ](http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2013/07/25/017/)
- **bizmash!**, 2013-07-25 <br />
[無料オフィスアプリ「Apache OpenOffice 4.0」公開、サイドバー追加で使いやすく](http://bizmash.jp/articles/48058.html)
- **@nifty**, 2013-07-25 <br />
[無料オフィスアプリ「Apache OpenOffice 4.0」公開、サイドバー追加で使いやすく](http://news.nifty.com/cs/item/detail/nifbiz-20130725-bm-48058/1.htm)
###**Spanish**
- **open-office-es**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 ya disponible para su descarga](http://blog.open-office.es/index.php/inicio/2013/07/23/apache-openoffice-4-0-ya-disponible-para-su-descarga)
- **El pingüino tolkiano**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Disponible Apache OpenOffice(TM) 4.0](http://elpinguinotolkiano.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/disponible-apache-openofficetm-4-0/)
- **Ricardo Berlasso**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Disponible Apache OpenOffice(TM) 4.0](https://plus.google.com/u/0/115087708337528473904/posts/7vaRzTgYBRG)
- **ForoSUSE.org**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Disponible Apache OpenOffice(TM) 4.0 ](http://www.forosuse.org/forosuse/showthread.php?t=30195)
- **MuyLinux**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[Llegó Apache OpenOffice 4](http://www.muylinux.com/2013/07/24/apache-openoffice-4/)
###**Galician**
- **Cixug**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[The Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache(tm) OpenOffice(tm) 4.0](http://osl.cixug.es/a-fundacion-apache-presenta-openoffice-4-0/)
- **Código Cero**, 2013-07-26 <br />
[Trasno anuncia novas versións en galego de OpenOffice e LibreOffice ao tempo que se solidariza coas vítimas do Alvia ](http://codigocero.com/Trasno-anuncia-novas-versions-en)
- **Trasno**, 2013-07-26 <br />
[Os fillos de OpenOffice.org: OpenOffice 4.0 e LibreOffice 4.1, facéndose maiores](http://www.trasno.net/2013/07/os-fillos-de-openoffice-org-openoffice-4-0-e-libreoffice-4-1-facendose-maiores/)
- **Mancomun**, 2013-07-26 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 e Libreoffice 4.1 dispoñibles xa en galego](http://www.mancomun.org/no_cache/actualidade/detalledenova/nova/apache-openoffice-40-e-libreoffice-41-disponibles-xa-en-galego/)
###**Italian**
- **melablog**, 2013-07-25 <br />
[Apache rilascia OpenOffice 4.0, barra laterale e migliore interoperabilità con MS Office](http://www.melablog.it/post/108539/apache-rilascia-openoffice-4-0-barra-laterale-e-migliore-interoperabilita-con-ms-office)
- **Tuxjournal.net**, 2013-07-26 <br />
[The Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache(tm) OpenOffice(tm) 4.0](http://www.tuxjournal.net/rilasciato-openoffice-4-0-novita-link-al-download/)
- **OneOpenSurce**, 2013-07-26 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 disponibile per il download](http://www.oneopensource.it/26/07/2013/apache-openoffice-4-0-disponibile-per-il-download/)
- **Softonic**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[OpenOffice 4.0: update per Windows e Mac con tante novità](http://news.softonic.it/openoffice-versione-4-0-windows-mac)
###**French**
- **TIC & Net**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4 fr est enfin disponible en version définitive](http://tic-et-net.org/2013/07/23/apache-openoffice-4-fr-est-enfin-disponible-en-version-dfinitive/)
- **Denis Sylvain**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 est là !!!](http://denis-sylvain.be/2013/07/apache-openoffice-4-0-est-sorti/)
- **01net**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[Open Office : la suite bureautique gratuite version 4.0 est disponible](http://www.01net.com/editorial/600465/open-office-la-suite-bureautique-gratuite-version-4-0-est-disponible/)
- **ZDnet**, 2013-07-25 <br />
[OpenOffice n’est pas mort : sortie de la version 4.0](http://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/openoffice-n-est-pas-mort-sortie-de-la-version-40-39792729.htm)
- **LeMagIT**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[La fondation Apache publie OpenOffice 4.0](http://www.lemagit.fr/actualites/2240202966/La-fondation-Apache-publie-OpenOffice-40)
- **Journal Du Net**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[OpenOffice 4.0 : la suite bureautique open source n'est pas morte !](http://www.journaldunet.com/solutions/saas-logiciel/openoffice-4-0-0713.shtml)
- **Developpez.com**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 disponible en téléchargement](http://www.developpez.com/actu/58867/Apache-OpenOffice-4-0-disponible-en-telechargement-ameliorations-des-performances-et-meilleure-interoperabilite-avec-Microsoft-Office/)
###**Dutch**
- **Tweakers.net**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0.0](http://tweakers.net/meuktracker/31036/apache-openoffice-400.html)
###**Polish**
- **dobreprogramy**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[Apache OpenOffice 4.0 z nowym interfejsem](http://www.dobreprogramy.pl/Apache-OpenOffice-4.0-z-nowym-interfejsem,Aktualnosc,42866.html)
###**Malaysian**
- **Amanz**, 2013-07-24 <br />
[OpenOffice 4.0 Dilancarkan Untuk Pengguna Windows, Mac Dan Linux](http://amanz.my/2013/07/openoffice-4-0-dilancarkan-untuk-pengguna-windows-mac-dan-linux/)
###**Asturian**
- **Softastur**, 2013-07-23 <br />
[A celebralo un poco, y vuelta al trabayu](http://noticies.softastur.org/a-celebralo-un-poco-y-vuelta-al-trabayu.html)
## Apache OpenOffice 3.4 Reviews
- [Apache OpenOffice 3](http://www.aaii.com/computerized-investing/article/apache-openoffice-3)
By: *Computerized Investing Staff*, 2012-10-27, **American Association of Individual Investors**
*Those who believe free products lack quality will undoubtedly find Apache OpenOffice a pleasant surprise, especially if they put in the time to familiarize themselves.*
- [CNET Editors' review of 3.4.1](http://download.cnet.com/OpenOffice-org/3000-18483_4-10263109.html?tag=mncol;1)
By: CNet Staff, 2012-10-16, **CNet**
*CNet Rating: 5 Stars, Spectacular*
- [Essential downloads: Apache OpenOffice 3.4 released](http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/300001,essential-downloads-apache-openoffice-34-released.aspx)
By: Chris Jager, 2012-05-09, **PC & Tech Authority**
*Apache OpenOffice is a free, feature-packed office suite for PC, Mac and Linux. The latest version adds a host of improvements including zippier load times and AES256 encryption support.*
## OOo 3.2 Reviews
- [OpenOffice.org 3.2 Offers Modest Update, Better Startup Speed][3.2.a]
By: Jason Brooks, 2010-02-23, **eWeek**
*After testing OpenOffice.org 3.2 on both Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux
systems, I found the new release to be a worthwhile upgrade. The suite is
freely downloadable, and version 3.2 contains no changes that would require
retraining.*
- [OpenOffice 3.2 - now with less Microsoft envy][3.2.b]
By Scott Gilbertson, 13th February 2010 07:45 GMT, **The Register**
*OpenOffice 3.2 - now available for Windows, Mac and Linux - boasts faster
start-up times than before. But the really big news is that now - finally -
this open-source suite offers full compatibility with files created using
Microsoft's Office 2007.*
## OOo 3.1 Reviews
- [The 10 Coolest Open-Source Products Of 2009][3.1.a]
23 Dec 2009, **ChannelWeb**:
*(One hundred million downloads is) a telling example of the popularity of
the open source alternative to Microsoft Office and its continued
advancements in features and functionality.*
- [Open source software: An all-star lineup][3.1.b]
By Luc Feys Fri, 25 Sep 2009, **Earth Times**:
*No surprise here: OpenOffice is the undisputed king of open source office
software. Boasting most of what you get with the big commercial packages -
a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation application - the individual
applications in OpenOffice are even compatible with the file formats used
by MS Office and other leading fee-based software.*
- [OpenOffice 3.1 deep dive][3.1.c]
By Simon Jones 12 Aug 2009, **PC Pro**:
*OpenOffice.org has recently released version 3.1 of its eponymous
software suite, a minor upgrade that brings some welcome features and some
much needed polish to the nearest thing Microsoft Office has to a
competitor.*
- [Microsoft feels pressure for 'free' software][3.1.d]
By James Derk July 15, 2009, **The Star Press**:
*Anyone can download OpenOffice today for free at openoffice.org. The
open-source site offers a full-featured Office suite for nothing: no
advertising support, no nothing. Just download it, install it and go. Some
colleges and businesses have already moved to OpenOffice to save money, and
I expect others to give it a look.*
- [OpenOffice.org 3.1: Better Performance][3.1.e]
By Jason Brooks 18-05-2009, **eWeek**:
*The 3.0 release of OpenOffice left some issues in the productivity suite.
This new version makes a good job of fixing them*
- [OpenOffice.org 3.1: The next generation][3.1.f]
By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, May 11 2009, **Computerworld**:
*The latest version of the open-source office suite OpenOffice.org 3.1
has just arrived, and it's a good one. While some of the improvements are
visible to the naked eye, I found that the most important changes were
hidden under the hood.*
- [OpenOffice 3.1 ready to lick Microsoft's suite?][3.1.g]
By Scott Gilbertson, 11th May, 2009 04:14 GMT, **The Register**:
*OpenOffice.org remains the most popular open source answer to
Microsoft's ubiquitous Office suite, and in these recessionary times, the
appeal of "free" software is stronger than ever.*
- [OpenOffice 3.1 goes to bat against Office 2007 SP2][3.1.h]
By Angela Gunn, May 13, 2009, 10:33 AM, **betanews**:
*Seven things that make the latest iteration of the free productivity-apps
suite a necessary download.*
## OOo 3.0 Reviews
- [OpenOffice 3.0 a fresh blow for Microsft][3.0.a]
By Adam Turner November 25, 2008, **The Sydney Morning Herald**:
*If you're spending a fortune on MS Office licenses, you should at least be
evaluating OpenOffice to see if it meets the needs of your basic users, if
not your power users. Microsoft Office still has a place in many
organisations, but OpenOffice 3.0 is a viable alternative for many people.*
- [OpenOffice.org 3.0][3.0.b]
Full Review by Edward Mendelson, **PC Magazine**:
*But for the first time, I'm ready to recommend this new version as a viable
alternative to Microsoft's offering. It still has rough edges, but it has an
impressive feature set, a generally lucid interface, pure open-source
credentials, and - in the current economic climate - the decisive advantage
of being absolutely free.*
- [OpenOffice offers end run around Microsoft][3.0.c]
By René A. Guzman - Express-News Web Posted: 10/17/2008 12:00 CDT,
**My San Antonio Life**:
*In these tough economic times, it's nice to know you can still get quality
for free. Take OpenOffice.org 3, the new office suite sure to give Microsoft
nothing but further grief.*
- [Review: OpenOffice.org 3.0][3.0.d]
By Dave Bailey, 24 Oct 2008, **vnunet.com**:
*Version 3.0 of OpenOffice.org does add significant new features, and since
in these financially turbulent times it costs nothing to install, it could
reduce bottom line expenditure significantly if deployed extensively. We
experienced few problems with the suite that couldn't be circumvented with
workarounds. We think system administrators should give it a close look,
especially if they're rolling out thousands of minimally used copies of
Microsoft Office with only features like basic formatting, spell checking,
and word count really being needed.*
- [OpenOffice 3: Faster, uninspired interface][3.0.e]
Posted by Seth Rosenblatt, October 13, 2008 4:59 PM PDT, **CNET Download**:
*After using OpenOffice's MS Word analog, Writer, all day, I can confirm
that this update is worth it for the improvement in response and load times,
if nothing else. The installation is still enormous, with an installer about
130MB for Windows users and 160MB for Mac, but the installation process
is smoother. From start to finish, it clocked in at around 5 minutes,
significantly faster than installing OpenOffice 2. People who use OpenOffice
as their primary productivity suite should take advantage of the OpenOffice
Quickstarter, which noticeably accelerates program launch times and has been
made even faster in version 3.*
- [The LXF Test: OpenOffice.org 3.0][3.0.f]
Monday, October 13, 2008 - 11:59 AM - Posted by M-Saunders,
**Linux Format**:
*Overall, does OpenOffice.org 3.0 provide a step forward? Yes, with extra
features and some performance improvements at startup, although in use it
still feels sluggish and clunky in places. Does it justify the jump in major
version number? We're not convinced, but the 2.x series has been around for
a while and this release does present a fresh face, and more scope for
extensions with the internal changes. On balance, the new OpenOffice.org
release is a step forward, and if they can speed it up a bit for 3.1 we'll
be more than happy.*
- [Treat yourself to a suite alternative: OpenOffice.org 3.0][3.0.g]
October 12, 1:30 PM by Jason Brooks, **S.F. Technology Examiner**:
*OpenOffice.org 3.0 is a great suite of office productivity applications
(word processor, spreadsheet, presentation and database) that's very similar
to Microsoft Office in function, and very different in price. Where pricing
for Microsoft Office 2007 starts around $100, you can download and use
OpenOffice.org 3.0 for free.*
- [OpenOffice 3.0 is available now][3.0.h]
Monday, 13 October 2008 Jonny Evans, **Macworld**:
*Microsoft faces serious challenge as well-featured free productivity
software ships. After three years development OpenOffice.org has introduced
OpenOffice 3.0, the most advanced version yet of its completely free
Microsoft Office competitor*
- [OpenOffice 3.0 is out][3.0.i]
Sunday, 12 October 2008, 12:58 PM By Charlie Demerjian, **The Inquirer**:
*Overall, OpenOffice 3.0 seems like a great step forward, and for the low
low price of free, how can you complain? Grab a copy and have at thee, it is
everything you could need in an office pack without the $500 price tag,
ever-changing UI, and forced file formats that people don't want.*
- [OpenOffice.org 3.0 Reviewed][3.0.j]
13 October 2008, 10:32 Dj Walker-Morgan, **Heise Open Source UK**:
*OpenOffice.org is ... a reasonably competent office productivity suite for
a large number of users and the various extensions, including the new Import
PDF Extension for 3.0, mean it can be, at least, sufficient for many tasks.*
## OOo 3.0 Pre-Release Reviews
- [OpenOffice.org Grows Up][3.0.pre.a]
By Jason Brooks, 2008-10-02, **eWeek.com**:
*Nine years after Sun Microsystems bought StarOffice, the resulting
OpenOffice.org project is ready to roll out its 3.0 release. Enhanced format
compatibility and features put it on par with Microsoft Office.*
- [OpenOffice 3: a preview][3.0.pre.b]
By Prashant Rao, **Express India**:
*OpenOffice is free, and for organizations that want to stay legal and yet
provide an office suite to all their workers. it is an excellent solution.
A mixed environment with power users on Office 2007 and the rest on
OpenOffice works well, as some of India’s biggest banks and BPO outfits have
found out to their advantage.*
## OOo 2 Reviews
- **PC Pro Magazine** delivers its verdict on Version 2:
*Our pick of the low-cost office suites has had a much-needed overhaul, and
now battles Microsoft in terms of features, not just price.*
OpenOffice.org 2 earns  in
[Issue 135, Jan 06][pcpro]. The magazine's reviewer concludes:
*OpenOffice certainly doesn't lack features compared to the market leader,
and most of its ease-of-use issues stem from people's familiarity with
Microsoft Office rather than an inherent problem with the program itself.
As such, you should certainly try OpenOffice's offering before donating
another UKP100 or more to Microsoft's coffers. After all, it's free.*
[3.2.a]: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/OpenOfficeorg-32-Offers-Modest-Update-Better-Startup-Speed-832642/
[3.2.b]: http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2010/02/13/openoffice_review/
[3.1.a]: http://www.crn.com/software/222002724?pgno=9
[3.1.b]: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/287148,open-source-software-an-all-star-lineup--feature.html
[3.1.c]: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/realworld/350737/openoffice-3-1-deep-dive
[3.1.d]: http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090715/BUSINESS/907150311/1046/Column--Microsoft-feels-pressure-for--free--software
[3.1.e]: http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/product/openoffice-org-3-1--better-performance--915
[3.1.f]: http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=&articleId=9132829&taxonomyId=&intsrc=kc_feat
[3.1.g]: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/05/11/openoffice_3_dot_1_review/
[3.1.h]: http://www.betanews.com/article/OpenOffice-31-goes-to-bat-against-Office-2007-SP2/1242205198
[3.0.a]: http://www.smh.com.au/news/digital-life/articles/openoffice-30-a-fresh-blow-for-microsft/2008/11/24/1227491461526.html
[3.0.b]: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2332504,00.asp
[3.0.c]: http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/31112254.html
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