Why Apache OpenOffice: Other Reasons
Here are some other reasons to use Apache OpenOffice:
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**You need to read and write Open Document Format (ODF) documents (*.odt, .ods, .odp)
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You are using Microsoft Windows XP or Vista and Microsoft no longer supports Office on that platform
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You need to be able to read older document formats
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You are an desktop or laptop OEM and need a replacement for Microsoft’s Office Starter Edition
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You want a free office suite to provide to patrons in a library, a community center or an internet cafe
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You use Microsoft Office at work but want to have something at home you can use occasionally
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You need a replacement for Microsoft Office 2003 when it reaches End Of Life and support ends in 2014
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You are looking for an office suite that you can embed in a set-top device, a kiosk or similar appliance
