[ale] MS-Office replacement?

[Wandered Inn]

"Glenn R. Stone" wrote:
> 
> Wandered Inn wrote:
> >
> > Scott Robertson wrote:
> > >
> > > Howdy,
> > >
> > > I now have one of the managers here inquiring about MS-Office
> > > replacements.  Do any of you have any input on what is good, better, or
> > > best?
> 
> > I've heard good things about Wordperfect and Star Office, but my
> > experience is limited to Applixware.  That being said, I've been very
> > pleased with Applixware.  I've used the word processor, spreadsheet and
> > presentation tools and they've worked well.
> >
> > I've also imported word and powerpoint docs with limited success.
> 
> I've used both.  Applixware is lighter weight, faster, and has a builder
> tool with it.  StarOffice is relatively huge (the download alone is 61mb),
> but converts Office 97 (Applix only does Office 95/Word 6)

The latest version of Applix does office 97 as well.  I use it all the
time on them.  Version 4.41 (1021.211.58).  I have no idea what the
number in the () is. :)

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