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