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OpenOffice: Basics. What is OpenOffice.org?. Software product: A suite of 6 programs that perform the same or similar tasks as those in Microsoft Office. AND Website: location on the web where this software can be downloaded. Is it Really Free ??. Yes!
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What is OpenOffice.org? • Software product: A suite of 6 programs that perform the same or similar tasks as those in Microsoft Office. AND • Website: location on the web where this software can be downloaded.
Is it Really Free?? • Yes! • The LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public License) license means you can: • install it on any number of computers • use it for any purpose • make copies and give them away More info at: www.gnu.org/copyleft/lesser.html
OpenOffice.org Writer • Lets Try It Out!
Writer (word processor) • Create letters, books, reports, newsletters, brochures, and more. • Insert graphics and objects from other components into Writer documents. • Save files as Web page, PDF, Microsoft Word files.
Calc (spreadsheet) • Lets Try It Out!
Calc (spreadsheet) • Over 300 functions. • 2-D and 3-D charts. • Open and work with Excel workbooks • Save in Excel format. • Export to .pdf and Web pages formats
Impress (presentations) • Lets Try It Out!
Impress (presentations) • Special effects, animation, and drawing tools. • Draw and Math components. • Text effects, sound and video clips. • Save As Microsoft PowerPoint file • Save to web compatible automated/movie formats
File Formats • Open Document Format, or .odf • Default file type • Not recognized by Microsoft programs • Open and Save As other formats, including: • .doc (Microsoft Word 98/2000/XP) • .ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint 98/2000/XP) • .xls (Microsoft Excel 98/2000/XP) • .pdf (Adobe Acrobat)
Where Can I get it OpenOffice.org is a free download you can get it at www.openoffice.org
Where to get it Computer + Internet = download it directly to your hard drive. Computer - Internet = use the library’s network and a blank DVD/CD or a flash drive with at least 800 MB empty space
Can my Computer Handle It? • Microsoft Windows • Versions: Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista • 128 Mb RAM • At least 800 Mb disk space for a default install via download. • 800 x 600 or higher resolution with at least 256 colors
Can my Computer Handle It? • Mac OS X (X11) • Power Mac G3 400Mhz or higher • Mac OS X 10.4.x • 256 Mb RAM • 400 Mb available disk space • X11 required. Available for OS X 10.4 on the install disc. • 800 x 600 or higher resolution with 16.7 Million colors
For more info: • openoffice.org • support.openoffice.org • hclib.org/pub/training/openoffice.cfm