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| title=Why Apache OpenOffice: Other Reasons |
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| Here are some other reasons to use Apache OpenOffice: |
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| - **You need to [read and write Open Document Format](why_odf.html) (ODF) documents (*.odt, *.ods, *.odp)** |
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| - **You are using Microsoft Windows XP or Vista and Microsoft no longer supports Office on that platform** |
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| - **You need to be able to read older document formats** |
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| - **You are an desktop or laptop OEM and need a replacement for Microsoft's Office Starter Edition** |
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| - **You want a free office suite to provide to patrons in a library, a community center or an internet cafe** |
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| - **You use Microsoft Office at work but want to have something at home you can use occasionally** |
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| - **You need a replacement for Microsoft Office 2003 when it reaches End Of Life and support ends in 2014** |
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| - **You are looking for an office suite that you can embed in a set-top device, a kiosk or similar appliance** |
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