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:AP/Boston Herald: OpenOffice a Strong Competitor
AP/Boston Herald: OpenOffice a Strong Competitor
May 6, 2005, 16 :00 UTC (4 Talkback[s]) (7239 reads)

(Other stories by Peter Svensson)

"It's weird how things can come back to bite you. Microsoft Corp. killed off the competition for office software suites and became a de facto monopoly in the area, with what result? The competition is back and, this time, it's free!

"The latest version of the free OpenOffice suite promises to be a strong competitor to Microsoft Office. It's still in the 'beta,' or unfinished, stage, but it's already a good alternative for people who aren't heavy users. And you can't argue with the price..."

Complete Story [Registration on original source now required. New source provided. -BKP]

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I was fine with the article until this p ...   Outlook rules! (NOT!)   
Ken Jennings
May 6, 2005, 20:37:49
 
Sigh....I know the author means well, an ...   OOo is NOT a CLONE   
Daniel Carrera
May 6, 2005, 23:26:17
 
> I was fine with the article until this ...   Re: Outlook rules! (NOT!)   
Finalzone
May 7, 2005, 04:42:30
 
I don't suppose I am typical, and th ...   Re: OOo is better than MSO   
Dan C
May 7, 2005, 14:31:56
 
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