OpenOffice: Basics
What is OpenOffice.org?
• Software product: A suite of 6 programs that perform the same or similar tasks as those in Microsoft Office.
AND
• Website: location on the web where this software can be downloaded.
Is it Really Free??
• Yes!
• The LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public License) license means you can:
–install it on any number of computers –use it for any purpose
–make copies and give them away
More info at:
www.gnu.org/copyleft/lesser.html
OpenOffice.org Writer
• Lets Try It Out!
Writer (word processor)
• Create letters, books, reports, newsletters, brochures, and more.
• Insert graphics and objects from other components into Writer documents.
• Save files as Web page, PDF, Microsoft Word files.
Calc (spreadsheet)
• Lets Try It Out!
Calc (spreadsheet)
• Over 300 functions.
• 2-D and 3-D charts.
• Open and work with Excel workbooks
• Save in Excel format.
• Export to .pdf and Web pages formats
Impress (presentations)
• Lets Try It Out!
Impress (presentations)
• Special effects, animation, and drawing tools.
• Draw and Math components.
• Text effects, sound and video clips.
• Save As Microsoft PowerPoint file
• Save to web compatible automated/movie formats
File Formats
• Open Document Format, or .odf
– Default file type
– Not recognized by Microsoft programs
• Open and Save As other formats, including:
– .doc (Microsoft Word 98/2000/XP)
– .ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint 98/2000/XP) – .xls (Microsoft Excel 98/2000/XP)
– .pdf (Adobe Acrobat)
Where Can I get it
OpenOffice.org is a free download you can get it at www.openoffice.org
Where to get it
Computer + Internet = download it directly to your hard drive.
Computer - Internet = use the library’s
network and a blank DVD/CD or a flash drive with at least 800 MB empty space
Can my Computer Handle It?
• Microsoft Windows
– Versions: Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista
– 128 Mb RAM
– At least 800 Mb disk space for a default install via download.
– 800 x 600 or higher resolution with at least 256 colors
Can my Computer Handle It?
• Mac OS X (X11)
– Power Mac G3 400Mhz or higher – Mac OS X 10.4.x
– 256 Mb RAM
– 400 Mb available disk space
– X11 required. Available for OS X 10.4 on the install disc.
– 800 x 600 or higher resolution with 16.7 Million colors
For more info:
• openoffice.org
• support.openoffice.org
• hclib.org/pub/training/openoffice.cfm
