Jay Gaulard Blog

Downloading OpenOffice.org

November 4, 2007 – 5:58 pm | by jaygaulardcom

I have heard about some of the open source software floating around out there, but haven’t really used any of it, beyond what I install for some of my sites online. I never actually downloaded and installed anything to use on my PC. I really like the open source stuff that I do use because it’s usually better than the stuff I pay for. There are many more minds working on the software, which makes a world of difference.

I came across a link to OpenOffice.org today and took a look at their site. I didn’t know what the whole thing was about. Here is a clip from their homepage…

OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute.

I think I am going to take the plunge. I am going to download the software and cruise it around for a little while. Believe it or not, I really don’t use office software all the much. All the stuff I use is usually web based, with a few programs on my PC. The most common is Dreamweaver and the next is Photoshop.

In a few weeks, I will get back to you with what I think. If it’s good, there’s the ok for the rest of the world to do the same.