1. Information Communication and Technology Services
Open Office Version 3.2.1
Information Communication and Technology Services

2. Overview Writer (Word Processor) Calc (Spreadsheet)
Impress (Presentations)
Draw (Vector Graphics)
Base (Data Base)
Math (Formula Editor)

3. Writer (Word Processor)
Writer is the “Word Processor” with the features of Microsoft Word. The interface bares a striking resemblence to MS Word. Writer's highly compatible formats and the ability to export files to PDF make it stand out from other word processors. You can even open and edit Word files in Writer!

5. Calc (Spreadsheet)
A replacement for Microsoft Excel. Calc creates spreadsheets and forms with all the features of Excel and then some! Calc's special features is the ability to save files as PDF's or Excel files.

7. Impress (Presentation)
Creates impressive presentations just like Microsoft PowerPoint. In addition to PowerPoint features, Impress can create PDF files and Flash files.

9. Draw (Graphics)
The easy to use graphics editor. Draw lets you create and edit vector graphics, diagrams and charts similar to Microsoft Visio and CorelDraw.
Vector graphics is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes or polygon(s), which are all based on mathematical equations, to represent images in computer graphics.

10. Base (Database)
Just like Microsoft Access, Base helps you to create and maintain databases. Build forms and reports in highly accessible formats.

13. Math
Create and edit Mathematical formulae with this easy-to-use tool. Math makes it easy to format mathematical equations and export them to the other programs, including Open Office and Microsoft Office programs.

15. Templates and Extensions
Extended the capabilities of OpenOffice with over 500 useful extensions and templates. Free templates includes, resumes, invoices, finance calculators and more. Add foreign language dictionaries, spell checkers and advanced graphs symbols and charts to your documents.

16. Installation Setup and Support
Available at openoffice.org
148 meg download complete in minutes
The Wizard guides you through
Selection of 5 main applications
Registration is not required
Join the Open Office Family

17. Cross Platforms Windows 2000, XP with service pack 2
Mac OS X.4 and higher
Vista
Windows 7
Linux

18. Pros and Cons Feels like classic Microsoft Office
Spectacular file import/export
It's free!
No ribbon interface
Import may alter formatting
Breaks MS Word Macros

19. Conclusion Great bundle for teachers and students!
Extremely easy to use!
Download the suite and try it yourself!
Free on-line support posting questions and solutions
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