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OpenOffice 2.0.4

Designed as an open-source alternative to some of the mainline commercial office suite programs, the OpenOffice application contains a full-featured word processor (known as “Writer”), a spreadsheet tool, and an application for creating multimedia presentations. Additionally, visitors can also open and save documents in a number of formats, ensuring maximum compatibility with other programs. This...

http://www.openoffice.org/
OpenOffice 2.1

Some users will already be familiar with the OpenOffice applications, but for those who haven’t run across it yet will be equally pleased to learn that there is a new version of the program available. The application includes a number of features that will allow users to create text documents, presentations, diagrams, and databases. With an interface that is similar to a number of existing...

http://www.openoffice.org/
OpenOffice 3.0.1

Open Office is a fine choice for those looking for an alternative to some of the other commercial word processing software packages. This latest version of OpenOffice includes several new templates for professional writers, weblog publishing, and a tool that will help users export documents for functionality with Google Docs. This particular version is compatible with all operating systems.

http://www.openoffice.org/
OpenOffice.org 3.2.0

If you're looking for an alternative to more traditional office suites, you may wish to look at this version of OpenOffice. Their interface is similar to that of other programs, and it contains a spreadsheet application, a word processor, and a presentation manager. OpenOffice also features blog publishing assistance and compatibility with other applications and file types. This version can be...

http://www.openoffice.org/
OpenOffice.org 3.2.1

OpenOffice continues to grow and change, and this new version of the program is worth a look. The OpenOffice suite includes applications that allow users to make text documents, spreadsheets, diagrams, and databases. This latest version includes templates for professional writers, and export tool for functionality with Google Docs, and enhanced blog publishing. This version is compatible with...

http://www.openoffice.org/porting/mac/
OpenOffice.org Portable 3.1

Packing a number of office applications can be an onerous undertaking, but this portable version of OpenOffice makes this task a bit easier. Essentially, users can use this open platform program with any storage device (such as a USB drive) to take their materials wherever they need to go. This open source office suite includes an email client, an instant messaging client, a PDF reader, and so on....

https://portableapps.com/
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Origin

Origins is for Apple users looking to improve their writing productivity. This minimalist tool, which can be downloaded for free on any Mac computer, allows users to write and save their work - and write and save only. Origins does not allow users to delete text, copy and paste, scroll, or edit and modify their work. The idea is to push writers to complete brainstorm sessions or first drafts...

http://origin.star-lord.me/?ref=producthunt
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Quip

If you’re looking for a way to collaborate on office projects (documents, spreadsheets, lists, and chat), look no further than Quip. This app allows you to work in real time with your collaborators in a handy framework that keeps everything fluid yet structured. Recently updated for Android (4.0.3+), the app was originally designed for iOS (7.0+). Newer versions take care of old bugs that you’ll...

https://quip.com
Support Information Tracker 2.0.6

For groups of people working together (either in a classroom setting or a small organization), it may be difficult at times to provide remote or distant access to valuable documents. Stepping into that fray is the latest version of Support Information Tracker. With this program visitors can create multiple versions of documents, submit documents for review, and manage online documents. This...

https://sourceforge.net/projects/sitr/
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