SOFTWARE IN REVIEW

Apache Open Office

Like most people, I too have experience with Microsoft Word, but unlike most others, I also have experience with the other programs that make up the Microsoft Office Suite. Recently, I came to learn of the availability of a generic form of Word. It is called Apache Open Office and is a free Opened Source software program. The latest version (4.1.3.) of Open Office was officially released on October 12, 2016. There are four major improvements with this version. These improvements are:

·        BZ 125980 Set default currency to Euro in Lithuanian locale

·        Updated dictionaries.

·        Enhancements to the build tools

·        Security Fixes

Apache’s Open Office consists of four fundamental attributes that hold roots in its debate version. These four fundamental attributes make it a world competitor with Microsoft’s Office Suite and are as follows:

“Apache OpenOffice is synonymous with quality:

•    The roots of Apache OpenOffice go back twenty years, creating a mature and powerful product

•    Many millions of users

•    Independent reviewers around the world have recommended the product

•    With a fully open development process, Apache OpenOffice has nothing to hide - the product stands or falls on its reputation

Apache OpenOffice is easy to use:

•    The software looks and feels familiar and is instantly usable by anyone who has used a competitive product

•    It's easy to change to Apache OpenOffice - the software reads all major competitors' files

•    Few language barriers - if it's not yet available in your language, the chances are it will be soon

•    Apache OpenOffice is supported by a global community of friendly volunteers, happy to provide assistance to newcomers and advanced users alike

Apache OpenOffice is free software:

•    You may download Apache OpenOffice completely free of any license fees

•    Install it on as many PCs as you like

•    Use it for any purpose - private, educational, government and public administration, commercial.

•    Pass on copies free of charge to family, friends, students, employees, etc.

Apache OpenOffice is standards compliant:

•    The first software package in the world to use OASIS OpenDocument Format (ISO/IEC 26300) as its native file format” (Apache OpenOffice, n.d.).

To download this – highly recommended - Opened Source software to your computer, ‘Copy and Paste’ the following link into your browser and then follow the clear instructions: http://www.openoffice.org/.

Reference:

Apache OpenOffice. (n.d.). Why apache openoffice?. Retrieved from html

http://www.openoffice.org/product/index.