It shouldn't be - I've used version 3.1.1 quite successfully. You could always try downloading the current version (ver 3.3.0) and see if that cures the problem. failing that - drop me a note on my message board, and I'll try to help further.
Calc can store a maximum of 65,536 rows with 1,024columns in each sheetSo 67,108,864 cellsFrom version 4, there are 1,048,576 rows and 1,024 columns, making 1,073,741,824 cells.
No
Open Office Calc
False ! Open Office Calc is quite happy to save files in .xls format !
The maximum number of rows is 1048576.
Microsoft Excel and Open Office Calc
The programs contained within Open Office are:- Base, Calc, Draw, Impress, Math & Writer
As a long time user of LibreOffice (mainly writer and calc) I can see no disadvantages. It is a complete office suit, and is free - two very good advantages.
Microsoft Office Exce, or Openoffice.org calc.
Try Open Office Calc.
The maximum number of rows available is 1048576 !
The maximum per spreadsheet is 1024 columns.