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StarOffice 8

By Jeff Bertolucci, ZDNet US on 04 October 2005 03:20 PM

Tags: 8, star, office, staroffice

Manufacturer: Sun


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Overview

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The good:
  • Imports and exports files from Microsoft Office
  • New mail-merge and database wizards, improved interface and Adobe PDF-export tool
  • Friendly for Linux and Solaris users
The bad:
  • Some Microsoft Office file imports are imperfect
  • No Macintosh version
  • Lacks an e-mail client
The bottomline:

StarOffice 8 is an impressive upgrade of Sun Microsystems' bargain productivity suite. It's a good buy for small and large businesses, but users needing an e-mail program and a photo editor should consider Corel WordPerfect Office 12 Small Business Edition.

RRP: AU$100.00

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