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    Info on openoffice.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by nazie07, Sep 19, 2007.

  1. nazie07

    nazie07 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i was thinking about getting openoffice but i hear that its really heavy and consumes alot of resources. i got a black macbook and im wondering if the openoffice will slowdown my comp. i was gonna get neooffice but i gatta donate and i cant cuz i cant. in the end, it comes down to openoffice or microsoft office. please help.
     
    nazie07, Sep 19, 2007
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    Syrc Notebook Consultant

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    You don't have to donate to get Neo Office.
     
    Syrc, Sep 19, 2007
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    nazie07 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i swear, i think i need to donate cuz when i clik the link to download, nothing happens. it keeps bringing up the same page.
     
    nazie07, Sep 19, 2007
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    smiley_lauf Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, as far as I know, donating is voluntary. For now NeoOffice offers the best OpenOffice experience in OS X; but, keep an eye on the OpenOffice.org site for development on a official port to Mac OS X--supported by Sun. Do not have a link, but check the support pages under Mac Support.
     
    smiley_lauf, Sep 19, 2007
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    smiley_lauf Notebook Consultant

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    I just checked the NeoOffice download site; there is a button below the donate button, to "Skip donation", then follow the pointers from there. It works fine here in Firefox on WinXP.
     
    smiley_lauf, Sep 19, 2007
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    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, it is not mandatory that you donate before downloading NeoOffice. There is an option to Skip the Donation. NeoOffice is completely free, no donation required.
     
    Sam, Sep 19, 2007
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    smiley_lauf Notebook Consultant

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    I beleive IBM will be releasing a Mac version of the Lotus Symphony (OpenOffice-based) suite soon.
     
    smiley_lauf, Sep 19, 2007
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    nazie07 Notebook Enthusiast

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    oh shhhnap, thanks for the help, finaly got it.
     
    nazie07, Sep 20, 2007
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