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Off Topic => Computer Help => Topic started by: Jaysmumagain on June 15, 2016, 06:11:55 PM

Title: libre office or open office
Post by: Jaysmumagain on June 15, 2016, 06:11:55 PM

I have a new laptop which has not got microsoft office, which as you know is pricey.  I have been using OH office computer, but not ideal (it is for his work)
Am looking to downloading a free office suite - either libre or open office, do any of you have either.
Also are they safe for windows 10.

Julie

Title: Re: libre office or open office
Post by: tenaille on June 15, 2016, 09:22:25 PM

I am not a user of either but from reading on the internet the latest versions are compatible with windows 10. I understand that the products are very similar, with Libre actually being a development of open office . Both seem to have their supporters and do their job well.

Title: Re: libre office or open office
Post by: MIN on June 15, 2016, 09:29:06 PM

I use Google Drive.
  But if you go to Martin's money saving expert site  and punch in " free office software"  you will get a list and reviews  ;)

Title: Re: libre office or open office
Post by: Markr64 on June 16, 2016, 08:20:06 AM

I have used open office for years and have never had any problems, I will not upgrade to windows 10 yet as I still like using windows 7. Open office has regular updates and is easy to use and has a good look to it. I also use Microsoft office for work and have to be honest each has its good points and each has a few niggles that could be improved. Latest version of Microsoft is very modern looking but I don't think it is much different once you get into it.

I have not tried libre so cannot comment, but I would imagine it will be similar and will also update on a regular basis.

Title: Re: libre office or open office
Post by: Jaysmumagain on June 16, 2016, 10:42:32 AM

I am looking into something called free office as it is meant to be lighter ! i just want it to write and proof letters or documents.

Have read that both open office and libre are similar but that it takes a heap of space up, not that this is a problem, it's just seems to have too many other office stuff that I will never use.

Julie

Title: Re: libre office or open office
Post by: sodpot2000 on June 16, 2016, 01:31:36 PM

I have used Open Office for a lot of years and it is absolutely fine and does work with Windows 10.

Other options would be Corel WordPerfect - now at X8 version it will open .doc, .docx, .pdf and most other formats and save back to them. I much prefer it to MS Office personally and it is less expensive.

You can get some versions of MS Office at a more realistic price if you have a look at the likes of Coastal Software.

Hope that helps