What are OpenOffice.org and StarOffice

OpenOffice.org is a full-featured, powerful office suite. It is downloadable over the internet from http://www.openoffice.org or from a mirror site for free - $0! There is no license fee associated with OpenOffice.org. StarOffice is very similar to the OpenOffice.org product, and even shares the same file formats. However, StarOffice is sold by Sun Microsystems at a modest price, and comes with standard support. The use of StarOffice is governed by a commercial license.

Why use OpenOffice.org

• OpenOffice.org is absolutely free ($0) and legal.
• OpenOffice.org brings peace of mind - you don't need to worry about the Business Software Association of Australia (BSAA) or the Business Software Alliance (BSA) serving you a law suit.
• OpenOffice.org has lots of powerful features.
• There are millions of OpenOffice.org users, and the number keeps growing.

Who can benefit from OpenOffice.org

• Not-for-profit organizations such as charitable organizations, churches and other religious organizations, lobby organizations, schools, community groups, etc.
• Businesses that would rather devote more of their IT budget to implenting and running systems that have strategic value instead of paying for office suite licenses.
• Cost-conscious individuals who want a powerful office suite that is free.

Will OpenOffice.org work with Microsoft document files

• You can open Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint files (97, 2000, XP and 2003) with OpenOffice.org
• You can easily convert OpenOffice.org formatted documents to the equivalent Microsoft Office formats. Will OpenOffice.org run on the Microsoft Windows operating system OpenOffice.org runs on various versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system - 98, ME, NT4, 2000 and XP . It also runs on Linux, Solaris and Macintosh OS X.

Who is using OpenOffice.org or StarOffice

• Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association, Brisbane, Australia
• De Bortoli Wines (Australia)
• National Archives of Australia
• Judicial Commision of NSW
• HLB Mann Judd (Australia)
• French Gendarmerie - 45000 users
• City of Bristol (UK)
• Singapore Ministry of Defence

What features does OpenOffice.org have

OpenOffice.org has roughly the same capabilities as Microsoft Office. Writer is the equivalent of Microsoft Word. Calc is equivalent of Microsoft Excel. Impress is equivalent of Microsoft Powerpoint. OpenOffice.org also includes a powerful graphics package - Draw, and has built-in database connectivity.

How do I switch over from Microsoft Office

The process is summarized in two steps:

• Install OpenOffice.org onto your computer or network
• Use the Document Converter AutoPilot to convert exisiting Microsoft Office documents

Can I do everything I currently do with Microsoft Office

OpenOffice.org is robust and has lots of powerful features that enables one to produce professional looking text documents in Writer, perform complex calculations with Calc, and create spectacluar presentations with Impress and Draw.

How do I implement OpenOffice.org or StarOffice in my organization

Coherent Research provides comprehensive implementation services. Our implementation services include but are not limited to the following:

• Developing a customized implementation plan.
• Performing a network installation of OpenOffice.org or StarOffice.
• Conducting a change management program to ensure that your staff will be able to effectively transit from your existing office suite to OpenOffice.org or StarOffice.

Where can I get OpenOffice.org

You can download OpenOffice.org from http://www.openoffice.org Alternatively, you can purchase a CD our webstore.

Where can I get OpenOffice.org Training Materials

Coherent Research sells OpenOffice.org training and reference materials.

How do I learn to use OpenOffice.org or StarOffice

OpenOffice.org has a very intuitive user interface, and is very easy to learn to use. On the other hand, if your learning style benefits from having a structured training program, then Coherent Research can help. Our expertise in human learning and organizational development enables Coherent Research to provide training that engages the learner and simultaneously achieves organizational goals.

Coherent Research provides OpenOffice.org and StarOffice training.

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