StarOffice 7 Office Suite vs. OpenOffice.org Comparison
Overview With the StarOffice 7 office suite, Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides a full-featured, multi-platform office productivity suite compatible with Microsoft Office. Accompanied by a full range of global support options, StarOffice software meets the requirements of office productivity users at enterprises, governments, smallmedium businesses and educational institutions. In 2000 Sun released the source code of StarOffice software publicly through OpenOffice.org, thus initiating the world's largest open source project. The OpenOffice.org community includes over 14,000 developers and 100,000 registered members, working on more than 45 projects and responsible for the ongoing development of OpenOffice.org. More than 40 million copies of OpenOffice.org and StarOffice software have been distributed to date. StarOffice software is based on the OpenOffice.org suite and includes value-added enterprise capabilities and features. Visit the OpenOffice.org Project at www.openoffice.org. The StarOffice and OpenOffice.org Relationship The StarOffice and OpenOffice.org product family provide the benefits of an open software development approach while offering full-featured products that meet enterprise requirements. A detailed comparison of both products is provided below.

Description Product

StarOffice 7 Office Suite Complete enterprise-level product with value-added features, support and services backed by Sun Microsystems. X
OpenOffice.org 1.1 Customizable, open source product designed to enable users to modify the product. Supported by Sun Microsystems. X X 26+ languages (in various stages of completion) - see http://l10n.openoffice.org/ Windows, Linux, Linux PowerPC, Solaris Operating System, Mac OS X, FreeBSD, IRIX, Linux/390/HPUnix
Product Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Database Access Languages
Software Development Kit (SDK) X 10 languages

Platforms

Windows, Linux, Solaris[tm] Operating System

Description Add-ons

StarOffice 7 Office Suite

OpenOffice.org 1.1

Integrated Adabas D database Community developed and third Licensed, commercial quality party products spellchecker and thesaurus Nearly 2000 clipart images About 300 completely localized sample documents and templates Document filters (e.g. WordPerfect) Twelve western fonts in several styles incl. Microsoft Office compatible core fonts Seven Asian fonts Fresh look and feel (new icons) None
Central Configuration Tools Services and Support Documentation
StarOffice Configuration Manager Broad set of documentation, mostly localized - see http://docs.sun.com for details Instructor-led and Web-based training classes - see http://www.supportcentral.de/office End user, enterprise and education support services from Sun - see http://www.supportcentral.de/office

Community developed

Training
Community organized; third-party support

Support Services

OpenOffice.org enterprise support by Sun Community newsgroups and mailing lists (self help support); third-party support
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Datasheet StarOffice 7 Office Suite
On the Web sun.com/staroffice
StarOffice 7 Office Suite
A full-featured, alternative office suite.
Everything You Want In an Office Suite Including Exceptional Value The StarOffice suite is a full-featured office suite that delivers significant savings before you even install it. It has all the functionality you need for home or office, for a fraction of what you would expect to pay for other popular office suites. The powerful, standalone applications in the StarOffice 7 Office Suite are not only fully integrated, they are also compatible with Microsoft Office, so you can easily access, edit, and share documents. And because StarOffice software is from Sun Microsystems, you can count on world-class service, including free support and free Web-based training. StarOffice software also gives you all the advantages of Suns commitment to open standards. That means youll never be locked into a costly upgrade path or computing platform. Its your choice. Its your money. Dont pay more. Get more with the StarOffice 7 Office Suite.
Interoperability Open, modify, and save Microsoft Office files easily. With a new Export to PDF feature, you can save or send documents in Portable Document Format without having Acrobat products installed. The StarOffice 7 Office Suite runs on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and the Solaris Operating System (OS). Productivity The StarOffice offering is a complete, full-featured office productivity suite that has everything you need to create elegant word documents, sophisticated drawings, professional presentations, dynamic spreadsheets, HTML Web publishing, photo editing, and more. Ease of Use StarOffice 7 applications are easy and familiar. Even complex jobs are simplified by moving effortlessly from one application to another. Cost Savings StarOffice 7 software gives you a feature-rich, full-function office productivity suite for hundreds of dollars less than other popular office suites Sun Support Sun Microsystems backs StarOffice software with a wide array of service options, ranging from free support and free Web-based training to onsite service.
Comprehensive Functionality
StarOffice Writer The simple way to create elegant documents. Quickly compose letters, memos, brochures, and more with easy-to-use templates. Create and post rich Web pages without learning HTML. Perform calculations with StarOffice Writer tables and create charts to illustrate the table data. Apply style changes globally using the Stylist. Convert Microsoft Office documents with just a few clicks. Automatic spelling/correction and formatting checks ensure your work is letter perfect.
All StarOffice applications work together seamlessly, making them easier to learn while making you more productive.

Key Features

Easy and fast export to PDF Improved Microsoft Office compatibility New set of icons provide enhanced ease of use XML-based file formats offer compatibility and flexibility Export to MacroMedia Flash Support for read/edit of StarOffice files in PDA devices Compatible with StarOffice 6.0 and StarOffice 5.x Runs on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and the Solaris OS Accessibility support for people with disabilities Supported Languages StarOffice 7 software: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish StarSuite 7 software: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
StarOffice Calc A powerful spreadsheet program for calculation and analysis. Track, analyze, and summarize complex financial and numeric data with ease. Bring static facts and figures instantly to life using dynamic 3D charts and diagrams. Create realistic what if scenarios, so you can access, view, and share information for making faster, better decisions.

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows
OS CPU Memory Hard Disk Display Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP Pentium-compatible PC 64 MB of RAM 250 MB of available hard disk space 800x600 or higher resolution with 256 colors
OS CPU Memory Hard Disk Display Linux Kernel version 2.2.13 or higher glibc2 version 2.2.0 or higher Pentium-compatible PC 64 MB of RAM 250 MB of available hard disk space X Server with 800x600 or higher resolution with 256 colors

StarOffice Impress Make your point with high-impact presentations. Ready-to-use templates and graphics help you quickly achieve professional-looking presentations. One click changes your presentation to HTML format for publishing to the Web. StarOffice Draw Add diagrams and graphics to StarOffice documents with a wide variety of drawing tools and templates. A single click lets you add, create, and edit photorealistic 3D images, as well as control the appearance of shading and other effects. StarOffice Base Now, important data is always at your fingertips. Drag and drop your database records into any StarOffice document for easier decision making. Sort, search for, and filter tables, queries, forms, or reports. Powerful AutoPilot and AutoFilter functions quickly guide you through complex tasks, so even mass e-mails, faxes, and mailings are kept updated and simple. Extensive Clip Art and Templates Add visual punch and pizzazz to documents and presentations with a great selection of expressive graphics and graphic capabilities. Professionally designed templates help you quickly create great looking documents. From award certificates to lesson plans, financial statements to complex marketing plans, StarOffice software helps translate your ideas into reality.
Solaris Operating System SPARC Platform Edition
OS Memory Hard Disk Display Solaris 9 and 8 Operating Systems (SPARC Platform Edition) 128 MB of RAM 300 MB of available hard disk space X Server with 800x600 or higher resolution with 256 colors

Product Specifications

UPC ISBN HxWxD HxWxD WEIGHT MSRP 614647656508 1-892488-43-4 9.5 x 7.81 x 2 in 24.13 x 19.84 x 5 cm 1200 grams $79.95 USD
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