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Free Office Suite Software

Before purchasing an expensive word processing and spreadsheet program from a local retailer it is worth the time to browse at OpenOffice.org. Sun Microsystems is the cheif sponsor and contributor.

This package is not a just a free alternative to other expensive software packages. It is a very powerful office productivity suite.

OpenOffice is compatible with all other major office suites and can save, open and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents.

Features:

This software has everything that you would expect from a modern office software package.

• Compatible with all other major office suites.
• Can export files directly to Adobe PDF documents.
• Includes:
  • Writer - Word Processor
  • Calc - Spreadsheet
  • Base - Database
  • Impress - Presentations
  • Draw - Flowcharts or other vector graphics.
  • Math - Create mathematical functions.
• Free download.

Open Office Suite is not trial software and it does not expire. It is free of charge and it is comparable to the MS Office Suite.

• More Information, download, and installation instructions.