OpenOffice.org 3
by Gazza on Jun.07, 2010, under Free Downloads, Office Suite Software, Top Downloads
OpenOffice.org is both an open-source product and a project.
The product is a multiplatform office productivity suite.
With a user interface and feature set similar to those of other office suites; OpenOffice.org also works transparently with a variety of file formats, including those of Microsoft Office.
Localizations of OpenOffice.org are available in 27 languages, with more being constantly added by the community.
OpenOffice.org runs on Solaris, Linux (including PPC Linux), and Windows.
It includes desktop applications such as
- Word processor
- Spreadsheet program
- Presentation manager
- Drawing program
Written in C++ and with documented APIs licensed under the LGPL and SISSL open-source protocols, OpenOffice.org allows any knowledgeable developer to benefit from the source.
What’s new in this version:
- Improved startup speed
- Support for Microsoft Office 2007 files
- Encryption support for Microsoft Word 97, 2000, XP files
- Database forms now support zooming
- Impress supports comments
- Import pivot tables from Microsoft Excel 2007 documents
- Improved sort, cell merging, and complex copy and paste features in Calc
- OpenOffice.org originated as StarOffice, an office suite developed by StarDivision and acquired by Sun Microsystems in August 1999.
The source code of the suite was released in July 2000 with the aim of reducing the dominant market share of Microsoft Office by providing a free and open alternative; later versions of StarOffice are based upon OpenOffice.org with additional proprietary components.
The OpenOffice.org project is primarily sponsored by Oracle Corporation (initially by Sun Microsystems).
Other major corporate contributors include Novell, RedHat, RedFlag CH2000, IBM, Google and others.
OpenOffice.org is promoted as being available in many languages, working on all common computers, storing data in an international open standard format and being able to read and write files from other common office software packages, as well as being available for download and use completely free of charge for any purpose.
In particular, the publishers of the office suite stress that it is the result of over twenty years’ software engineering, it is easy to use, and it is free, released under the LGPL licence.
OpenOffice.org comprises a collection of applications that work together closely to provide the features commonly included in modern office suites.
Many of the components mirror those available in Microsoft Office.
The components available include:
- Writer
A word processor similar to Microsoft Word and WordPerfect. It can export Portable Document Format (PDF) files with no additional software, and can function as a basic WYSIWYG editor for creating and editing web pages. - Calc
A spreadsheet similar to Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3. Calc provides a number of features not present in Excel, including a system which automatically defines series for graphing, based on the layout of the user’s data. Calc can also export spreadsheets to the PDF format. - Impress
A presentation program similar to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote. Impress can export presentations to Adobe Flash (SWF) files, allowing them to be played on any computer with a Flash player installed. It also includes the ability to create PDF files, and the ability to read Microsoft PowerPoint’s .ppt format. Impress lacks ready-made presentation designs. - Base
A database management program similar to Microsoft Access. Base allows the creation and manipulation of databases, and the building of forms and reports to provide easy access to data for end-users. As with MS Access, Base can function as a front-end to a number of different database systems, including Access databases (JET), ODBC data sources and MySQL/PostgreSQL. Base became part of the suite starting with version 2.0. Native to the OpenOffice.org suite is an adaptation of HSQL. While Base can be a front-end for any of the databases listed, there is no need to install any of them. Raw SQL code can be entered by those who prefer it, or graphical user interfaces can be used. - Draw
A vector graphics editor and diagramming tool, similar to Microsoft Visio and comparable in features to early versions of CorelDRAW. It features versatile “connectors” between shapes, which are available in a range of line styles and facilitate building drawings such as flowcharts. It has similar features to desktop-publishing software such as Scribus and Microsoft Publisher. Draw can also export its creations to the PDF format. - Math
A tool for creating and editing mathematical formulae, similar to Microsoft Equation Editor. Users can embed formulae inside other OpenOffice.org documents, such as those created by Writer. It supports multiple fonts and can export to PDF.
Product History
OpenOffice.org 1.0
On July 19, 2000, Sun Microsystems announced that it would make the source code of StarOffice available for download under both the LGPL and the Sun Industry Standards Source License (SISSL) with the intention of building an open-source development community around the software. The new project was known as OpenOffice.org, and its website went live on October 13, 2000.
OpenOffice.org 1.1
This version introduced One-click Export to PDF and can Export presentations to Flash (.SWF). It also added the 3rd Party Add-ons ability.
OpenOffice.org 2.0
Work on version 2.0 began in early 2003 with the following goals: better interoperability with Microsoft Office; better performance, with improved speed and lower memory usage; greater scripting capabilities; better integration, particularly with GNOME; an easier-to-find and use database front-end for creating reports, forms and queries; digital signatures (only in ODF format; this feature is not defined in ODF 1.1 specification); a new built-in SQL database; and improved usability. Sun released a beta version on March 4, 2005.
On September 2, 2005 Sun announced that it was retiring the SISSL. As a consequence, the OpenOffice.org Community Council announced that it would no longer dual-license the office suite, and future versions would use only the LGPL.
On October 20, 2005, Sun formally released OpenOffice.org 2.0 to the public.
Eight weeks after the release of Version 2.0, an update, OpenOffice.org 2.0.1, was released. It fixed minor bugs and introduced new features.
As of the 2.0.3 release, OpenOffice.org changed its release cycle from 18 months to releasing updates, feature enhancements and bug fixes every three months. As of 2010[update], new versions (including new features) are released every six months (so-called “feature releases”) alternating with so-called “bug fix releases” which are being released between two feature releases (every three months).
OpenOffice.org 3.0
In October 2008, version 3.0 was released, featuring the ability to import, but not export, Office Open XML documents, support for the new ODF 1.2 document format, improved support for VBA macros, and a native port for Mac OS X. It also introduces the new Start Center.
The Sun Start Center from version 3.0
OpenOffice.org 3.2
Version 3.2 included support for PostScript-based OpenType fonts.
The software will now warn users when ODF 1.2 Extended features have been used. An improvement to the document integrity check will determine if an ODF document conforms to the ODF specification and offer a repair if necessary.
OpenOffice.org 3.2 Calc and Writer both have a reduced “cold start” time by 46% compared to version 3.0
The about screen in this version now reads, in part, “Copyright © 2000, 2010 Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.”
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