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Which do you prefer?

MS Office ftw.

Localhost · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:09 pm Post subject:

They are the same exact thing... Except one is free (openoffice), one works with linux (openoffice), one is proprietary (ms office), one is conformist (ms office), one you have to download (openoffice).

IntanationalP1MP · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject:

Localhost, is it 100% the exact same thing though? I mean, necessarily you don't have to PAY for MS Office, that's just a hoop they try to get the kiddies to jump through. We all know they don't need that $ xD

But back to the question at hand, does MS Office and OpenOffice differ in any features or speed/performance or user-friendliness?

I'm a long time user of MS Office, though I dislike the majority of MS products, and think I might switch over to OpenOffice if it's really got any pro's over the very useful MS Office.

superweapons · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject:

I personally still prefer to use MS Office, although it's hard to beat a quality, free open-source suite like OpenOffice. Maybe it's because I'm just too used to the weird new ribbon interface in Office 2007 and just how the GUI works all around.

I doubt OpenOffice would bring a huge performance increase, but who really needs a performance increase in an office suite. Unless you have an insanely slow computer, speed shouldn't be a problem.

Phixen · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject:

hcavolsdsadgadsg · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject:

Office is pretty obviously superior.

Anyone that has used both extensively should be able to tell.

iTz SWAT · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject:

I say Microsoft Office...
But if you can't buy or download a copy then go with openoffice as it's your only resort...

it seconds to Microsoft Office.

Localhost · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:56 pm Post subject:

GodSlappedMe · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:19 am Post subject:

The Free one. NO DUH

emolicious · How do I cheat? Reputation: 0 Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 5

although open office is free and practically the same thing as ms office. we live in a ms office world, most people wouldn't be able to open an open office document, as open office is not compatible with ms office.

LolSalad · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:37 am Post subject:

Localhost · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:57 am Post subject:

Humper · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:00 am Post subject:

Nick :3 · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:03 am Post subject:

I like MS office better. It looks better and is IMO easier to use

Karakawe · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:29 pm Post subject:

OpenOffice is free, cross-platform, and open-source. MS Office may have more features, but unless you absolutely need them for your work or something, OpenOffice is my pick.
Office is upwards from 150 bucks, and that's not even the full suite.