Thursday, May 8th 2008
OpenOffice.org 3.0 Beta Released
All fans of OpenOffice will be pleased to know that the latest OpenOffice.org 3.0 Beta version for Linux/Solaris/Windows/MacOSX is now out.
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Source:
Ubuntu Unleashed
OpenOffice.org 3.0 integrates ODF 1.2 support, Microsoft Office 2007 Import Filters, charting enhancements, improved note capabilities in Writer, new icons, enhanced pdf export, multi-monitor support for impress, and a start center. For Mac OS X users, OpenOffice.org 3.0 will now run without the need for X11 to be installed. In addition, there are several bug-fixes and other minor features that make up this beta release.A more detailed guide to the features can be found here.
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7 Comments on OpenOffice.org 3.0 Beta Released
1./ VBA Support (although they need to improve on this "limited" and not comprehensive functionality)
2./ Chart Enhancements (although they should take a look at something like www.fusioncharts.com/Gallery.asp?gMenuItemId=3 or www.globfx.com/products/swfchart/gallery/for SIMPLE, yet better than OO and MSO). Note that we DONT need animated charts like some of the linked examples, JUST the better quality graphics
3./ Mac OS X Support
4./ Wiki Publisher Extension
5./ PDF Import Extension
But great it's now supporting Office 2007 files ( :slap: to MS for changing file extensions ).
im pretty happy with the changes and the added m$ format support, i <3 oo i'll never pay money for wordprocessing and whatnot ever again :rockout:
I install Ubunto on crappy computers i build from spare parts and donate them to scouts.
Scouts make the best beta testers, scouts honour!