| 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 |
| [3.0.d]: http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/software/2229014/review-openoffice-org |
| [3.0.e]: http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-10064886-12.html |
| [3.0.f]: http://linuxformat.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=751&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 |
| [3.0.g]: http://www.examiner.com/x-529-SF-Technology-Examiner~y2008m10d12-Treat-yourself-to-a-suite-alternative-OpenOfficeorg-30 |
| [3.0.h]: http://www.macworld.co.uk/macsoftware/news/index.cfm?newsid=23130&pagtype=al |
| [3.0.i]: http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/10/12/openoffice |
| [3.0.j]: http://www.heise-online.co.uk/open/OpenOffice-org-3-0-Reviewed--/features/111708 |
| [3.0.pre.a]: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/OpenOfficeorg-Grows-Up/ |
| [3.0.pre.b]: http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20081013/edit01.shtml |
| [pcpro]: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/80012/openoffice-2.html |
