This is a "Shelf Ready" package suitable for personal use, event displays, or donating to libraries. This packaged version is created by the Public Software Foundation for use in public libraries or other lending institutions.

OpenOffice.org is synonymous with quality:

• the roots of OpenOffice.org go back twenty years, creating a mature and powerful product
• hundreds of thousands of users participate in testing each version before it's released.
• independent reviewers around the world continue to recommended this product.
• with a fully open development process, OpenOffice.org has nothing to hide - the product stands or falls on its reputation.

 

This disc 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.

 OpenOffice.org is easy to use

• the software looks and feels familiar and is instantly usable by anyone who has used a competitive product
• it’s easy to change to OpenOffice.org - the software reads all major competitors’ files
• few language barriers - if it’s not yet available in your language, the chances are it will be soon
• OpenOffice.org is supported by a global community of friendly volunteers, only too happy to provide assistance to newcomers and advanced users alike

OpenOffice.org is free software

• you may download OpenOffice.org completely free of any licence fees
• install it on as many PCs as you like
• use it for any purpose - private, educational, government and public administration, commercial...
• pass on copies free of charge to family, friends, students, employees, etc.

OpenOffice.org is standards compliant - certified by OSI as open-standard compliant, and the first software package in the world to use OASISOpenDocument Format (ISO 26300) as its native file format.

OpenOffice.org - Product Description

Compatible with other major office suites, OpenOffice.org is free to use, and distribute. Order it now, and get:

	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, analyse, and present your data in numerical reports or sizzling graphics.
	Impress – the fastest, most powerful way to create effective multimedia presentations.
	Draw – 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.

 

Each Public Software Foundation title comes in a full size "Shelf Ready" DVD case, meaning it's fit to be cataloged and placed on the lending shelf.

Each DVD case contains:

• A plain-English description of the software.
• Minimum specifications required to use the software.
• URL to Online documentation and support links.
• Licensing information.

Each enclosed disc contains:

• Title and version
• Minimum specifications required to use the software.
• URL to Online documentation and support links.
• Licensing information.

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.

Support information is in a bright red box on the DVD case to insure it is easy to find.