Apache Open Office review: The original Office alternative
from PC world 28 September indexed on 29 September 2017 4:01Open Office was the first legitimate free contender to Microsoft Office, though it has ceded that spotlight in recent years to alternatives like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and its own spinoff product Libre Office. The open source suite includes word processing (Write), spreadsheets (Calc), presentation (Impress), and database management (Base) programs, along with drawing and math apps that don't have a direct Microsoft corollary. Open Office works with most Microsoft formats including DOCX, XLS, PPT, and XML. It's free to use on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. This review is part of our roundup of best Microsoft Office alternatives. Go there for details on competing products and buying advice. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
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