Previewing the OpenOffice.org Applications
OpenOffice.org is a suite of productivity applications for use with Linux. The OpenOffice.org suite is similar to Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect Office, or other “office” suites you might be familiar with. Because OpenOffice.org is open-source software (like Linux itself), it is a favorite among Linux users. OpenOffice.org is also available for use with the Windows OS. Because OpenOffice.org is capable of opening and saving in MS Office file formats, you can exchange files with users of Windows and MS Office using OpenOffice.org.
Like most suites of office productivity applications, OpenOffice.org contains a series of distinct applications, each of which performs a specific task:
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