1.0 includes applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and drawing. OpenOffice users can go online to get free help from other users and developers, or if they are interested in more full-featured support and documentation, they can buy the StarOffice suite from Sun, which is expected to be priced at under $100. The developer community includes Sun employees, volunteer developers, marketers and end users, according to the group. "I think some people will do it just for spite." On the other hand, "there's a ton of backlash against Microsoft because of their licensing changes," and many users may be more likely to give OpenOffice and other alternatives a try, Silver said. "In terms of file formats, nothing except for Microsoft Office will let you open all Microsoft files properly," Silver said. in Stamford, Conn., said that while the effort claims high compatibility with existing Microsoft file formats, there will likely be problems in reading files that include macros and complicated fonts or formatting. Michael Silver, an analyst at Gartner Inc. Most business users want applications that come complete with printed documentation and easy to access technical support when needed, even if they have to pay for it, he said. But he's not sure how many will use it instead of Microsoft's suites.
"I think more people will try it," Claybrook said. But it still faces tough competition from Microsoft Office. in Boston said the availability of the OpenOffice suite is good news for users seeking a free, full-featured office suite. "We're going to try to make it easier for everyone without it mattering what the file formats must be," he said.Īnalyst Bill Claybrook at Aberdeen Group Inc. The suite will also be available in more than 21 languages, including Spanish, French and Chinese.įor businesses and other users, the key features of OpenOffice include its ability to recognize and work compatibly with Microsoft Office file formats, said Sam Hiser, an OpenOffice developer and co-leader of the product's marketing efforts. OpenOffice is available for Windows, Linux and Solaris machines and is being ported to other operating systems, including Apple Computer Inc.'s Mac OS, according to Zaheda Bhorat, senior product manager for at Sun.
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