OpenOffice.org

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Pros:

the price is right, and it does virtually everything well that Microsoft Office Professional trys to do! OOo reads all MS Office Files as well as having its own less space consuming formats.

Cons:

There are a few differences from MS Office but more features for the computer savey.

It is well worth downloading and installing.

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Pros:

Most important: Open Document Format (ODF) this is THE open standard accepted worldwide and you CAN'T get this with MS Office. Documents created in ODF can be read and edited by any software which complies with this open standard. Until then: we have PDF and OOo can output to a PDF file with a single click. The drawing program is also often overlooked, but quite powerful.

Cons:

Lack of templates and clip art in the basic installation (though these are available with a little extra effort.)

I have been using this office suite since version 1.0 and have seldom found limitations. There is a tremendous support community and answers are never far away.

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Pros:

Extensive options, well supported, runs very smooth.

Cons:

I do not find all of the tools to be intuitive, and the help screens have not helped me much.

I highly recommend it. I have used it for years and have been very pleased.

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Pros:

Just like MS Office but Free.

Cons:

A little bit slower than Office. Missing some collaboration features. Does not include an email client.

Great Product and a direct MS Office replacement except for those who rely on Outlook and/or Office's collaboration features.