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Because it's what's known as 'open source'. Programs like MS Office are owned by Microsoft - and only their staff have access to the actual program. When you download OpenOffice - you gain the right (if you're knowledgeable enough) to manipulate the program to your own circumstances. You can also submit improvements back to OpenOffice for possible inclusion in future versions.
OpenOffice isn't owned by one company - it's 'owned' by the community of end-users.
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Is OpenOffice free to use and download?
Yes.
Where can I buy spreadsheet software?
I recommend free office suite provides by OpenOffice. It is compatible with MS Office, as usable, but for free. Practically all operating systems support OpenOffice.
What do you do after you download Microsoft 2007 off of Torrent?
Throw it away and buy the full program or download OpenOffice and use it - OpenOffice is free.
What are the pros and cons of Office 2003 vs OpenOffice?
With Office 2003 you get Publisher and that's about it With OpenOffice you can do everything Office can do beside publisher files and you also get a nice set of free fonts. Plus its free.
What is the advantage of openoffice to others?
OpenOffice has several advantages to other office suites. 1. Unlike Microsoft Office or iWork, OpenOffice is available free of charge. 2. Unlike Microsoft Office or iWork, OpenOffice is open-source, and free to modify. 3. Unlike GNOME Office, KOffice, or Siag Office, OpenOffice is written in Java. This means that it does not need to be ported to other operating systems; it should run out-of-the-box on any system with a Java runtime.
What is a program that performs an application related function such as word processing?
Microsoft Word, OpenOffice are a few to use. They are the best. Microsoft will cost you, but OpenOffice is free.
Is OpenOffice Impress free?
Yes. All OpenOffice.Org programs are open source and free to use, even for businesses.
What software you would use to make a presentation to show in your class?
Microsoft Powerpoint or Openoffice Impress
Is word processing software free?
Which ones? Microsoft Word, for example, is paid. But other programs like openoffice, are free.
Is OpenOffice legal?
Yes. OpenOffice is perfectly legal.
How can a government can stop the software piracy?
It can advertise free software like GNU/linux, Mozilla, OpenOffice.
What is Microsoft office in ubuntu?
A replacement for MS Office (expensive) is either OpenOffice or LibreOffice (both free).
