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OpenOffice.org is a great piece of open-source software, but there's no denying it's more than a bit bulky and sluggish. There's no need to worry, though, since there's a fork of the source code called Go-OO that picks up most of OpenOffice's slack.
Go-OO sports an enhanced interface and is much easier to use, with larger icons and less clutter. It still sports drop-down menus for fast customization, but there's no doubt that Go-OO comes with a cleaner layout. It also comes with an importer to handle DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX formats, and natively supports SVG files. Graphics rendering is greatly improved, too, including VBA support, Mono integration, better display of Chinese characters, support for WordPerfect graphics, and EMF rendering.
OpenOffice must be uninstalled before Go-OO is loaded, but that's a minor annoyance. Whereas Flock, for example, is a Firefox fork geared for a particular kind of user, Go-OO should appeal to anybody who loves OpenOffice but is looking for something that's leaner--but hardly meaner.
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From Go-OO.org:
Go-OO is an OpenOffice.org fork that features faster load and response times, and several features not included in the standard version of the program. Go-OO's user interface is more familiar, with lots of small pieces of polish. Go-OO has built in OpenXML import filters and it will import your Microsoft Works files. It has better Microsoft binary file support (with eg. fields support), and it will import WordPerfect graphics beautifully. If you are reliant on Excel VBA macros, then Go-OO offers the best macro fidelity too. If you expect your spreadsheets to calculate compatibly, or you get embedded Visio diagrams in your documents, you'll want Go-OO.
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"it would not install, as I already had openoffice"
Version: Go-OO 3.1-10
Pros
this is a nift fork that is better with MS office docs, if you have not already downloaded openoffice.org.2
Cons
oppenoffice.org.1 tech
Summary
either one is fine, I go with later tech of open office .2
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"Love It - Fast - Comprehensive - Reliable"
Version: Go-OO 3.1-10
Pros
It is fast. Has all the bells & whistles. Works for me everytime.
Cons
Don't know of any yet. have only had this for a week.
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"i liked this so much i put it on both of my compurters."
Version: Go-OO 3.1-10
Pros
all my paper work from the state converts over eaisly.
Cons
I have not found any problems with this programs.
Summary
I am a personal attendant for my son. I have to turn my paper work to the state monthly. When I bought my new compurters I bought them with only foxfire on them. I got them refurbished to save money. I downloaded this program to save money again.. All the forms from the state can be downloaded as templets. I never have to make any changes. I fill in all my forms on here with no problem. You would think they were made for this program instead of Works. I don't see me ever using works again.
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