OpenOffice.org 3.1.0
OpenOffice.org is an open, feature-rich, multi-platform office productivity suite and is compatible with other major office suites. It is free to use, and distribute under LGPL v3.
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The components of OpenOffice.org are:
- Writer – a word processor you can use for anything from writing a quick letter to producing an entire book.
- Calc – a powerful spreadsheet with all the tools you need to calculate, analyze, and present your data in numerical reports or sizzling graphics.
- Impress – the fastest, most powerful way to create effective multimedia presentations.
- Draw, a Vector drawing tool, lets you produce everything from simple diagrams to dynamic 3D illustrations.
- Base – lets you manipulate databases seamlessly. Create and modify tables, forms, queries, and reports, all from within OpenOffice.org
- Math – lets you create mathematical equations with a graphic user interface or by directly typing your formulas into the equation editor.
Versions and Operating Systems
OpenOffice.org can be obtained for nearly any modern operating system. The disc offered by the Public Software Foundation contains:
- OpenOffice.org 3.1.0 for Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista
- OpenOffice.org 3.1.0 for MAC OSX 10.4 or later (Intel Only)
- OpenOffice.org 3.1.0 for Linux in RPMs. Includes both 32 and 64 bit versions.
- OpenOffice.org 3.1.0 for both 32 bit and 64 bit Linux installs of Debian, Ubuntu, and derivatives.
- OpenOffice.org 3.1.0 for both Solaris Sparc, and Solaris x86 (including Open Solaris)
- Getting Started Guide (full book in PDF format)
- Writer Guide (full book in PDF format)
- Impress Guide (full book in PDF format)
- OpenOffice.org Source Code
- A Copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 3.
Support
The OpenOffice.org Online Support area contains links to free community Support, commercial support and training, OpenOffice.org books, and general community resources.
Where to get it
OpenOffice.org is available as a pre-made DVD with shelf ready packaging, or as a "make-it-yourself" Donation Kit. Please visit our "Where to get PSF Software" page for donation kit details.
OpenOffice.org can also be downloaded for free by visiting http://openoffice.org
Requirements
All systems will require a DVD drive to access the installation DVD.
Microsoft Windows
- Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista (enhanced Vista integration from version 2.2)
- 128 Mbytes RAM
- At least 800 Mbytes available disk space for a default install (including a JRE) via download. After installation and deletion of temporary installation files, OpenOffice.org will use approximately 440 Mbytes disk space.
- 800 x 600 or higher resolution with at least 256 colours
Solaris: SPARC platform edition
- Solaris 8 OS or higher
- 128 Mbytes RAM
- 250 Mbytes available disk space
- X-Server with 800 x 600 or higher resolution with at least 256 colours
Solaris: x86 platform edition
- Solaris 8 OS or higher
- 128 Mbytes RAM
- 250 Mbytes available disk space
- X-Server with 800 x 600 or higher resolution with at least 256 colours
GNU/Linux ("Linux")
- Linux kernel version 2.2.13 or higher, glibc2 version 2.2.0 or higher
- 128 Mbytes RAM
- 200 Mbytes available disk space
- X-Server with 800 x 600 or higher resolution with at least 256 colours
Mac OS X (X11)
- Power Mac G3 400Mhz or higher
- Mac OS X 10.4.x
- 256Mbytes RAM
- 400Mbytes available disk space
- X11 required. Available for OS X 10.4 on the OS X install disc. The instructions for Tiger users are here.
- 800 x 600 or higher resolution with 16.7 Million colours
Java
The minimum JDK/JRE version required to use OpenOffice.org features that require java is JDK/JRE version 1.3.1.
