Benjamin Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Quick question. Is Apache Open Office the same as Open Office, the free application from Google? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabtree Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I believe it is.However, I prefer Libre Office. It is the same thing but updates more regularly. Version 4 is too be released soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Thank you for that quick response. I've just bought a new laptop and never pay for application programmes.My wp/ssheet requirements are fairly basic and I've used Open Office for some time now so I don't want to start using different software. New tricks and old dogs, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 [quote user="Benjamin"]Quick question. Is Apache Open Office the same as Open Office, the free application from Google?[/quote]"Open Office"(Oo) was owned by Oracle originally, and became "Apache Open Office" (AOO) when Oracle transferred Open Office to Apache Software.Some developers feared this would mean Apache might make users pay for Open Office and created Libre Office as a pre-emptive strike. They were almost identical at first and Libre Office has now become the free office suite of choice for those who want a free alternative to MS Office Suite.I use Open Office, as it is still free and offers more than enough for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I use Libre Office as it comes ready with Linux (Ubuntu 12.10 anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks for the additional information, especially the "history".As a non-techie I'm struggling to cope with the move from Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows 8 so I have enough on my plate without having to worry too much about the sources of software. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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