Re: [aclug-L] I saw someone talking about a clone for ms office.

[Michael Holmes <maholmes@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, for everyone's input.  With star office being 70+ meg, I thinik I
will wait until I go to bed to download it!

Mike

Nate Bargmann wrote:

> Michael Holmes wrote:
> >
> > Now that I am Linux, I need a office program.  I am spoiled by Office
> > 97.  Someone mentioned how to get a free office clone.  I have been
> > installing stuff all day.  I am working at filling my 2 gig!!  Linux is
> > more than happy to help!!
> >
> > Mike
>
> Perhaps you're refering to either Star Office at
> http://www.stardivision.com/ or Applixware at http://www.applix.com/
> Both are commercial non-libre software.  Until KOffice matures or the
> GNOME project develops an office suite, they are about the only options.
>
> - Nate >>
>
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