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Version 3.0 includes support for the forthcoming 1.2 iteration of ODF. Apart from being object-oriented, enabling you to embed presentations in word processing documents or vice versa, for example, by default saves files in the international Open Document Format (ODF), which is used by numerous applications and governments. The two packages aren't identical, but the learning curve for those making the switch isn't as steep as with some apps.īut is also proud of, well, being open.

Indeed, tries to be as familiar as possible, although where it does differ from Office, invariably it picks a far less intuitive, more complicated, usually more Unix-like way of doing things. Many of the menu options are the same: most of the same functions are there there's a new 'Start Center' just like Office's Project Gallery even the wizards look similar and version 3.0 includes new icons that give toolbars even more of an Office feel, although they're nowhere near as polished. This makes OpenOffice's OS X capabilities very similar but not identical to those of a native app.Īll the same, to anyone who's ever used MS Office, is a very familiar experience. The integration has come about through a migration by to Java. It also ties into OS X's accessibility system, making it easier for people with disabilities to use. Now version three – for Intel-equipped Macs only and not yet fully translated into British English from US English – takes OS X integration one step further.įor the first time, is a proper program that installs and runs like any other Mac app: download the disk image, mount it, drag the app to your Applications folder, double click it and you're there, using the familiar standard menus and keyboard shortcuts.

Version two, available for Macs with PowerPC chips, required you to have the X11 windowing system installed, a relatively un-Mac-like world in itself.

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In its earlier days, you had to compile it from source and patch it, making it inappropriate for virtually everyone but the most zealous and committed to getting things for free.

3.The trouble with free, particularly when it does so many things, is that it can be a bit rough-and-ready compared to the more expensive commercial alternatives, even when they have big backers like Sun and Novell.įor a long time, has had that rough-and-ready problem, particularly on the Mac.

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3.6 Available Soon: PDF Import Extension.

3.2 Calendar and Email Client (Mozilla Thunderbird and Lightning).

3 Features Released as Extensions and Complimentary Tools.

2.9 Multiple Monitor Support in Impress.

2.7 Maximum Page Size Enlarged for Draw (300cm x 300cm).

2.6 Language Selector in Writer Toolbar.

2.5 Transformation of CSV Data Inside Cells into Columns within Calc.

2 Core Features Introduced With Minor Releases Since 2.0.

1.9 Display of Multiple Writer Pages While Editing.

1.8 1024 Columns Per Calc Sheet (Instead of 256).

1.7 Spreadsheet Collaboration Through Workbook Sharing.

1.6 Improved Crop Feature in Draw and Impress.

1.3 Microsoft Office 2007 Import Filters.

Here’s a quick list of some of the new features of the site.

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Update – Release Candidate 3.3 is now available – Click here for the download page. No issues to report BUT, I’ll keep everyone posted! You can snag a copy of it here. and the Office 2007 Import features – I’ve been waiting for this.

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Just wanted to give a shout out today to ! I just grabbed a copy of the new 3.0 Beta released 5/7 onto my MAC PowerBook now that it supports MAC OS X Natively.

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