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What is the Difference between OpenSource and Proprietary Software
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Article Index
What is the Difference between OpenSource and Proprietary Software
The Case for Proprietary Software
The Case for Open Source Software
Is Open Source Vulnerable to Attacks?
Hybrid Systems - Both Open Source and Propreitery
Open Source Compatibility
Conclusion
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What if I want to use Open Source but still remain compatible with my Friends/Clients who use Microsoft products?

I highly recommend you take a look at OpenOffice.org. OpenOffice.org is the name of the software, and it’s the website address too. OpenOffice.org is software that is free for anyone to use and modify and it’s compatible with Microsoft’s Office Suite. It can be installed on Windows or UNIX and it has an interface that is very easy to use. This is because it looks and feels very much like Microsoft’s Office. It has been under development for over 20 years now so it’s very robust. Probably more so than Microsoft’s Office itself!

Here are a couple of excerpts from the OpenOffice.org website:

Better but Compatible
OpenOffice.org 2 prides itself on its compatibility with other office software. Companies moving to OpenOffice.org simply take their existing files with them. In fact, changing to OpenOffice.org may be a simpler process than having to upgrade because your commercial software vendor has brought out a new version. OpenOffice.org 2 also understands that no business is an island, which is why it can exchange files with other office software - for example, the one your accountants use. It also allows you to create pdf files for those all-important times when you want to retain control of documents after they leave your office.
Open for business
Amazingly, OpenOffice.org 2 comes without any license fees, or any worrying small print. You can install it on as many computers as you like, use it for any purpose, and even give copies away for employees to use at home. No more threats of heavy-handed software audits disturbing your business. You don't even have to worry about what to install - OpenOffice.org 2 is one complete package. If you need extra languages, simply install them. If you do want commercial support, the same software is also available as a fully supported and packaged product under the StarOffice brand from Sun Microsystems, one of the world's most respected IT companies.

So save yourself some money and get this powerful, free software.


 

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+2 # Chris A 2010-11-01 11:51
i can tell you love unix, but also you kept a good balance in the article

thanks for the detailed info!
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