What is OpenOffice.org?
OpenOffice.org is a fully-featured open-source office productivity suite
available as a free download for major platforms in over 45 supported languages.
It is compatible with competing office suites. OpenOffice.org is developed,
supported, and promoted by an international community operating from the
http://www.openoffice.org
website.
With the 2.0 release, OpenOffice.org will store data in the open XML
file format adopted by the international standards body OASIS
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System Requirements.
- Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT (Service Pack 6 or higher), 2000 or XP
- Pentium compatible PC, 64 MB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space
- CD/DVD Drive
- The minimum JDK/JRE version required to use OpenOffice.org features that
require java is JDK/JRE version 1.3.1. (This is supplied on the disk.)
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Writer.
WRITER has everything you would expect from a modern, fully equipped word processor
or desktop publisher.
It's simple enough for a quick memo, powerful enough to create
complete books with contents, diagrams, indexes, etc.
You're free to concentrate on your message - while
WRITER makes it look great.
The
Wizards takes all the hassle
out of producing standard documents such as letters, faxes, agendas, minutes,
or carrying out more complex tasks such as mail merges. You are of course free
to create your own templates.
Styles and Formatting puts the power of style sheets into
the hands of every user.
Trap typing mistakes on the fly with the
AutoCorrect dictionary, which can check your
spelling as you type.
Reduce typing effort with
AutoComplete, which suggests common words and phrases to
complete what you are typing.
AutoFormat takes care of the formatting as you write,
leaving you free to concentrate on your message.
Text frames and
linking give you the power to
tackle desktop publishing tasks for newsletters, flyers, etc. laid out
exactly the way you want them to be.
Increase the usefulness of your long, complex documents by
generating a table of contents or indexing terms,
bibliographical references, illustrations, tables, and
other objects.
Email your documents - WRITER
offers direct connection to email software.
Make your documents freely available with WRITER's HTML
export to the web, or publish in Portable
Document Format (.pdf) to guarantee that what you write is
what your reader sees.
Save your documents in OpenDocument format, the new international standard
for office documents. This XML based format means you're not tied in to
WRITER. You can access your documents from any OpenDocument compliant
software.
WRITER can of course read all your old Microsoft Word
documents, or save your work in Microsoft Word format for sending to
people who are still locked into Microsoft products.
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Impress.
IMPRESS is a truly outstanding tool for creating effective multimedia presentations.
Your presentations will stand out with 2D and 3D clip art, special effects, animation,
and high-impact drawing tools.
Master Pages simplify the task of preparing your materials.
A complete range of Views are supported: Drawing / Outline / Slides / Notes
/ Handouts to meet all the needs of presenters and audiences, plus an optional
multi-pane view to put all the tools at your fingertips.
IMPRESS has a complete range of easy-to-use drawing and diagramming tools to
spice up your presentation.
'Park' your most commonly used drawing tools around your screen ready for single-click
access.
Slide show Animation and Effects bring your presentation to life. Fontworks
provides stunning 2D and 3D images from text. Create lifelike 3D images with
astounding speed and response.
Save your presentations in OpenDocument format, the new international standard
for office documents. This XML based format means you're not tied in to IMPRESS.
You can access your presentations from any OpenDocument compliant software.
Of course, you are free to use your old Microsoft PowerPoint presentations,
or save your work in PowerPoint format for sending to people who are still locked
into Microsoft products. Alternatively, use IMPRESS's built-in ability to create
Flash (.swf) versions of your presentations.
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Draw.
DRAW - from a quick sketch to a complex plan, DRAW gives you the tools to communicate
with graphics and diagrams.
'Park' your most commonly used drawing tools around your screen ready for single-click
access.
Use Styles and Formatting to put all your graphics styles at your finger tips.
Manipulate objects, rotate in two or three dimensions; the 3D controller puts
spheres, rings, cubes, etc. at your disposal.
Arrange objects: group, ungroup, regroup, and edit objects while grouped. Sophisticated
rendering let you create photorealistic images with your own texture, lighting
effects, transparency, perspective, and so on.
Smart connectors make short work of flowcharts, organisation charts, network
diagrams, etc. Define your own 'glue points' for connectors to 'stick' to.
Dimension lines automatically calculate and display linear dimensions as you
draw.
Use the picture Gallery for clipart; create your own art and add it to the
Gallery.
Save your graphics in OpenDocument format, the new international standard for
office documents. This XML based format means you're not tied in to IMPRESS.
You can access your graphics from any OpenDocument compliant software.
Import graphics from all common formats (including BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF,
and WMF).
Use DRAW's free ability to create Flash (.swf) versions of your work.
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Calc.
CALC is the spreadsheet program you've always wanted. Newcomers find it intuitive
and easy to learn; professional data miners and number crunchers will appreciate
the comprehensive range of advanced functions.
Advanced DataPilot technology makes it easy to pull in raw data from corporate
databases; cross-tabulate, summarise, and convert it into meaningful information.
Natural language formulas let you create formulas using words (e.g. "sales
- costs").
The Intelligent Sum Button inserts a sum function or a subtotal automatically,
depending on context.
Wizards guides you through choosing and using a comprehensive range of advanced
spreadsheet functions.
Styles and Formatting makes it easy to apply flexible cell formatting options,
including freely rotating contents, templates, backgrounds, borders, and many
more. You can be your own spreadsheet expert thanks to templates with built-in
functions, allowing you to concentrate on your real work.
Scenario Manager allows "what if ..." analysis at the touch of a
button - e.g. compare profitability for high / medium / low sales forecasts.
Hide or reveal Design Themes with a single click - use CALC's defaults or add
your own.
Save your spreadsheets in OpenDocument format, the new international standard
for office documents. This XML based format means you're not tied in to CALC.
You can access your spreadsheets from any OpenDocument compliant software.
Of course, you are free to use your old Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, or save
your work in Excel format for sending to people who are still locked into Microsoft
products. If all they want to see is your results, then use Portable Document
Format (.pdf) - no need to buy any extra software.
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Base.
New to Version 2, BASE enables you to manipulate database data seamlessly within
OpenOffice.org. Create and modify tables, forms, queries, and reports, either
using your own database or BASE’s own built-in HSQL database engine. BASE
offers a choice of using Wizards, Design Views, or SQL Views for beginners, intermediate,
and advanced users.
Maintaining your data
With BASE, you can:
- Create new tables for your data - and also change them as your needs change
- Maintain indexes on the tables to make data access faster
- View a table in an editing grid and add, change, and delete records
- Use the Report Wizard to produce impressive reports from your data
- Use the Form Wizard to create 'instant' database applications
Using your data
Using BASE, you can not only browse your data, but also:
- Perform simple (single column) or complex (multi-column) sorts
- View subsets of your data with simple (one-click) or complex (logical query)
filters
- Create powerful queries to show your data in new ways, including summaries
and multi-table views
- Produce reports in a wide variety of formats using the Report AutoPilot
Technical footnotes
BASE includes a full version of the HSQL database engine, storing data in XML
files. It can also access dBASE files natively for simple database work.
For more advanced requirements, BASE supports many popular databases database
natively (Adabas D, ADO, Microsoft Access, MySQL), or any database through industry-standard
ODBC and JDBC drivers. It also supports any LDAP compliant address book, as
well as common formats such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows, and Mozilla.
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Why Use Firefox?
Popup Blocking
Stop annoying popup ads in their tracks with Firefox's built in popup blocker.
Tabbed Browsing
View more than one web page in a single window with this time saving feature.
Open links in the background so that they're ready for viewing when you're ready
to read them.
Privacy and Security
Built with your security in mind, Firefox keeps your computer safe from malicious
spyware by not loading harmful ActiveX controls. A comprehensive set of privacy
tools keep your online activity your business.
Smarter Search
Google Search is built right into the toolbar, and there is a plethora of other
search tools including Smart Keywords (type "dict
<word>" in the Location bar), and the new Find bar (which finds text as
you type without covering up anything).
Live Bookmarks
RSS integration lets you read the latest news headlines and read updates to your
favorite sites that are syndicated.
Hassle-Free Downloading
Files you download are automatically saved to your Desktop so they're easy to
find. Fewer prompts mean files download quicker.
Fits Like a Glove
Simple and intuitive, yet fully featured, Firefox has all the functions you're
used to - Bookmarks, History, Full Screen, Text Zooming to make pages with small
text easier to read, etc.
S, M, L or XL—It's Your Choice
Firefox is the most customizable browser on the planet. Customize your toolbars
to add additional buttons, install new Extensions that add new features, add
new Themes to browse with style, and use the adaptive search system to allow
you to search an infinite number of engines. Firefox is as big or small as you
want.
A Developer's Best Friend
Firefox comes with a standard set of developer tools including a powerful JavaScript
and CSS error/warning console, and an optional Document Inspector that gives detailed
insight about your pages.
Firefox Features
- Live Bookmarks
- Extensions
- Themes
- FastFind
- Improved Security
- New Tab Controls
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Why Use Thunderbird?
Thunderbird gives you a faster, safer, and more productive email experience. We
designed Thunderbird to prevent viruses and to stop junk mail so you can get back
to reading your mail. Read on to find out more about the reasons why you should
use Thunderbird as your mail client and RSS reader.
Smartest Way to Stop Junk Mail
Thunderbird provides the most effective tools for detecting junk mail. Our tools
analyze your e-mail and identify those that are most likely to be junk. You can
automatically have your junk mail deleted or you can put it in a folder you specify,
just in case you like reading junk mail.
Your Mail, Your Way
View your e-mail the way you want it. Access your e-mail with Thunderbird's new
three-column view. Customize your toolbar, change its look with themes, and use
Mail Views to quickly sort through your e-mail.
Safe and Secure
Thunderbird provides enterprise and government grade security features such as
S/MIME, digital signing, message encryption, support for certificates and security
devices.
Packed with Features
Thunderbird gives you IMAP/POP support, a built-in RSS reader, support for HTML
mail, powerful quick search, saved search folders, advanced message filtering,
message grouping, labels, return receipts, smart address book LDAP address completion,
import tools, and the ability to manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts.
Unlimited Features
Thunderbird lets you add additional features as you need them through extensions.
Extensions are a powerful tool to help you build a mail client that meets your
specific needs.
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