I have been using OpenOffice.org suite since the StarOffice days on my old Mandrake Linux box. Alas, now I am using Windows(tm) Vista on my new machine and have basicly dropped Linux as my primary desktop OS. I love Linux for my server software, however it just does not do it for me as a desktop OS…but that is a tale for another day.
At current, I am evaluating the OpenOffice.org 3 Beta suite and it seems a bit easier on the eyes than the previous versions. Just to add new icons is rather lame for a new version, luckily the entire system seems to be a bit more usable and flows better than it used to.
With the addition of the VBScript for macros and the added row count on Calc, I think that they’ve done a nice job. They’ve updated a lot and IMHO it is more than worth the time to download to mess with. OpenOffice.org has always been a good tool for those who cannot afford (or do not want to use) MS Office or the other more expensive office suites. As for basic functionality for most people, along with the community site that adds templates and other content to the suite, it certainly does fit the bill.
If you ever wanted to know what you are worth, perhaps you should ask the evil directory of HR Catbert.
Why are assumptions bad.. I give you evidence A) a nice kids song
As we all know the current gun denizen is Codiac, but every now and then there is a story so remarkable that I have to post it.
For instance: the Texas lawmaker who voted against the castle doctrine; he shot and killed someone in the circumstances that the castle doctrine was there to protect; the rights of the individual who is protecting themselves.
Here is a link to the story.
As we know vista is the pride and joy (and pain) of Microsoft®. However my experience was less than thrilling. When I tried this new OS it seemed to be well thought out and visually compelling, especially with aero being the new window look and feel. The bliss ended when I tried to actually accomplish something with it. You know that Mac tv add about security? Well I’m here to tell you that it is not far from the truth. When I tried to run the “app approved” Windows live the DEP declared it an unsafe application and refused to run it.. And so began my struggle and eventual dumping of Vista.
Even now, Dell is cautioning its business customers on upgrading to Vista. And I could not agree more.
–Oracle
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