Apache OpenOffice 4.0.1 [Open Source Download]
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- The product is a multi-platform office productivity suite including a word processor, a spreadsheet program, a presentation manager, and a drawing program, with a user interface and feature set similar to those of other office suites.
- OpenOffice reads and writes in Microsoft Office and iWork productivity suite formats.
- Available for Windows and Mac computers.
- OpenOffice runs on Solaris, Linux (including PPC Linux), and Windows.
- Written in C++ and with documented APIs licensed under the LGPL and SISSL open-source protocols, OpenOffice.org allows any knowledgeable developer to benefit from the source.
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ASIN | B008XAXAC4 |
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Release date | September 10, 2012 |
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4.0 out of 5 stars |
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Return Policy | This product is non-returnable and non-refundable. |
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Type of item | Software Download |
Language | English |
Manufacturer | Apache |
Date First Available | September 10, 2012 |
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Customers like the quality, performance, ease of use, and value of the downloadable software. For example, they mention it's an excellent free word processor, works wonderfully, and is simple to set up. Some are happy with versatility. That said, opinions are mixed on the download speed.
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Customers like the quality of the downloadable software. They say it's a very valuable program, excellent free word processor, and great for simple word processing. Customers also say that it has all the advantages of Microsoft and has templates.
"This is the best FREE word processor available." Read more
"...Furthermore it includes other great and useful features beyond word processing including: spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, database...." Read more
"...A couple of minor hickups, but it's well worth it. I'm staying here with this software." Read more
"...However, in most respects the programs are richly featured, intuitive, and functional. Why anyone would pay to use similar software is beyond me...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the downloadable software. They say it works wonderfully, is easy to download and set up, and performs quite well. Some customers also mention that it works as well as Microsoft Word and gets the job done. Overall, most are happy with the results and the performance.
"...in most respects the programs are richly featured, intuitive, and functional. Why anyone would pay to use similar software is beyond me...." Read more
"...Apache OpenOffice works reasonably well...." Read more
"...That was AWESOME! So far it works great! It has all the features I needed! I am so glad I ran across this!..." Read more
"...This works as well as MS word for me. I am an author and I love the read back option for my manuscripts...." Read more
Customers like how easy it is to use the downloadable software. They say it is simple, easy to install, and use. They also say the interface is familiar and it works wonderfully. Customers also mention that the download was easy and only took a few minutes. They appreciate that the program is exactly like Windows Office and does everything they need.
"...Downloads were fast and problem free with no issues installing them...." Read more
"...I sent them another 20 for the documentation even though it was so easy to use I did not need it...." Read more
"...However, in most respects the programs are richly featured, intuitive, and functional. Why anyone would pay to use similar software is beyond me...." Read more
"...Not only does OpenOffice install fast and smoothly, the interface is familiar and OpenOffice reads my Microsoft data files...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the downloadable software. They say it is a very affordable life saving back up program that fits into anyone's budget.
"...Saw Apache Open Office for $00.00. Great price!! Read the reviews and sounded good to me. Well worth checking it out...." Read more
"...Third, last but by no means least, Open Office is available free of charge...." Read more
"...lot of material, I am here to tell you that this a very affordable life saving back up program to have on your computer...." Read more
"...It is truly, truly free; although you can donate to support the product, there are no features that require a purchase...." Read more
Customers find the software perfect for their needs, great for home office needs, and meets their needs for basic spreadsheets. They also say it's a good product with a lot of capabilities and a great alternative to Micro Office. Overall, customers say it does almost everything anyone would need and is a powerful office suite.
"...Sometimes rendering is not exact, but it is generally adequate for office and home use...." Read more
"...It has a lot of potential for a very small price. Definitely would recommend to anyone needing software for home...." Read more
"...it's cool with you then everything else is awesome on it it's great for home of work. Thx guys" Read more
"...It is perfect for my needs ..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the download speed of the software. Some mention that the download was easy and only took a few minutes, while others say that it would not open for use, download would not respond, and it was difficult to download.
"...Downloads were fast and problem free with no issues installing them...." Read more
"...fast and smoothly, the interface is familiar and OpenOffice reads my Microsoft data files...." Read more
"...I tried, but they were difficult to download, always tricky obstacles, and downloads did not work." Read more
"...The download was easy and only took a few minutes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the downloadable software. Some mention that the spreadsheet immediately opened a file, while others say that it can be very slow and lagging, especially during start up.
"...Much to my suprize, it opened fine and all of my picture and graphics and even table was intact. Very pleased with this!..." Read more
"...It did take a long time for the file to open, but I think it was because OpenOffice was in the process of converting it to their language and the..." Read more
"...Once downloaded (which is fast), you can start using it immediately. I first got it a couple of years ago, and I think I paid $10 for it...." Read more
"...It will also open MS documents with no problem. I highly recommend this product and have used it for years...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the downloadable software. Some mention that it runs and supports all Office documents, spreadsheets and associated. They are able to interchange the documents between the programs and this application allows them to save as.doc. However, others say that it's too slow and not fully compatible with their Office files. They also mention that the program may not be compatible with Windows 7, and may not work with the latest version of Word.
"...n't save in very many file formats, either, so it's not compatible with the latest version of Word...." Read more
"...It opens all windows documents and open source stuff. Many more tools than the other programs that you have to pay for, which i don't understand...." Read more
"...of MS Excel (some version of excel anyway) but no Outlook compatibility that I know of yet...." Read more
"...I am able to interchange the documents between the programs and this application allows me to save as .doc which make this program suite my new..." Read more
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Downloaded it and then downloaded the latest version 4.1.0. Downloads were fast and problem free with no issues installing them. Have only checked out the word processor so far but it seems to be able to do anything Office Word can do. It does have a word count feature, can import pics into document which I love to do, and can import Office Word files. Which is important to me because I like to review my previous letter before answering a letter.
Gave this a 5 star without fully checking it out because if it only does half of what Office does it is well worth the price. However, am thinking that it will do as good a job as Office for my needs. About time Microsoft had some real competition.
[1] I rate this product superior to Microsoft Office in several important areas.
First, Open Office will run under all the MS Windows versions, 95, 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7, and 8, as well as on Mac OS, with several Unix versions, and will presumably run under future versions of Windows, so that the user will not run into the situation of finding that software they have thoroughly mastered is being made obsolescent, and that they are going to have to waste time learning a "new" office suite.
Second, Microsoft has the unpleasant practice of changing the user interface with each new version of Office, presumably in an effort to persuade users that a retread with a few new features is "new". Open Office, on the other hand, retains a much more stable interface as it evolves. This means that the time you invest in learning Open Office is not going to be thrown out the window because of planned obsolescence.
Third, last but by no means least, Open Office is available free of charge.
[2] Above I have listed three areas where I think Apache Open Office is better than Microsoft Office. I am now going to list areas where I think Apache Open Office is comparable to Microsoft Office (i.e. not better, not worse).
Reliablity and stability: About the same. I have yet to lose any files.
Quality of help files: About the same.
Ease of use: If you mastered Microsoft Office, Apache Open Office should be easy to learn. However, newbies to office software might find it more difficult than Microsoft Office.
[3] Cons
Open Office offers conversion into native Open Office formats only of Microsoft Office files (including Word and Excel) and does not offer conversion of formats such as Word Perfect, WordStar, Wang, and XYWrite. However there may be competent third party file converters.
Presumably for patent and copyright reasons, some menus are a bit convoluted.
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Overall, I think Apache Open Office is a strong and well designed office suite.
So I decided to test drive Apache Open Office and see how I like it. This is what I discovered:
Word Compatibility for doc files
1) First, I created a file in my regular Word (2010 version) with an embedded graphic and a picture as well as a table and text. I save all my Word files in DOC not DOCX because I send files to people who have older Word. And I don't care for the docx format.
2) Next, I opened that Word file in Apache Open Office.
*Much to my suprize, it opened fine and all of my picture and graphics and even table was intact. Very pleased with this!
5 stars here for that.
3) I then created a document in Apache Open OK, but then it began to crash and each time, I had to restore
Excel:
Did the same as it did with Word docs, KEEPS CRASHING.
Remember what you heard growing up---You get what you PAY for. Well, I am going to pay the money and go back to MS Office or maybe try WordPerfect Office...
This I would recommend if you just do very light letter writing, nothing heavy duty, then you should do OK.