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OpenOffice.org V3.0 Sets Download Record, 80% Windows

Posted by timothy on from the constant-companion dept.

thefickler writes "The newest version of OpenOffice, version 3.0, has set a download record in its first week of availability. Most surprising is the fact that over 80% of downloads were from Windows users. As one commentator noted, when it comes to a choice between almost identical software (e.g. Microsoft Office and OpenOffice), price is the determining factor."

5 of 451 comments (clear)

  1. Price a determinating factor? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    People don't want to spend money on something they can get for free? That's amazing! Seriously, I know I'm not working at the only company that is getting ready to dump Microsoft Office. It's pretty sad when you realize that the vast majority of your workers would be happier going from Office 2003 to OpenOffice than going to Office 2007.

  2. Re:Package Managers? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's in Gentoo; I have been compiling it for a few days...

    There, fixed it for you

  3. Re:Package Managers? by porl · · Score: 5, Funny

    nonsense. there is no such thing as binary packages for gentoo... it's a myth and you know it. i'll have you stop perpetuating those lies right away if you please.

    porl

  4. Re:Something better than OOo by beav007 · · Score: 5, Funny

    what-you-see-is-a-bit-like-what-you'll-get editor

    That's better than the WYSIWTF that Frontpage managed...

  5. Re:Package Managers? by dwater · · Score: 4, Funny

    hrm...2hrs for a 2 yo laptop

    so, I guess 1hr for a 1 yo laptop

    I see a pattern :)

    If I buy a brand new laptop, it'll be compiled instantly, right?

    --
    Max.