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Posted by ClifNotes, Nov 2008, permalink Office Suite
OpenOffice is what I typically use when I need to open or edit MS Office files such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint. There's a new version out but I've been waiting on a portable version before I go out and grab a copy. OpenOffice 2.4 is still available in portable format if you need it now.
Update: There is a portable version of OOo3 available here:
http://portableapps.com/node/16395
One of my old online buddies has recently written a review of OpenOffice 3. He's covered the basics for you and has also included some screenshots and tips.
Below is a snippet from Terry's review. Be sure to check out his free weekly newsletter. It's a quick read and you'll often learn a thing or two.
Review at Terry's Computer Tips
OpenOffice.org v3.0 has been released — it's not a beta version any more!
The first thing I noticed about OpenOffice.org v3.0 (yes, the .org is really part of the program's name, as well as being part of the web site's name and the organization's name), was that it was a 145MB download.
If you've got a high-speed cable connection or a direct Ethernet wired connection, you'll be happy. If you've got a slow DSL connection, it will take a while to download. If you've got a dialup connection, check around — there are vendors who sell CD's of OpenOffice.org quite cheaply via the Internet.
When I installed it, I ran into a little problem with Vipre — it wanted to scan the 145MB file and it took a long time to do it. I'm not sure why I had to do it, but I ended up having to turn off my "active protection" while I did the installation. Of course, immediately afterwards, I turned it back on.
When I started OpenOffice 3.0 (let's drop the .org for now) from the redesigned desktop icon, I was impressed by the glitzy opening interface ...
read the rest here
Download:
http://openoffice.org
Portable:
http://portableapps.com/apps/office/openoffice_portable
