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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."

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  1. Suggestive selling works by Slotty · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    I recently re-built my windows PC due to hard disk failure and I was installing the Java VM as it's required for my university portal.

    When I was installing the VM it prompted me to download and install open office. Now as I already have a licenced version of Office 2007 Ultimate edition (which I got for $70 yay M$ sweet selling to uni students) I did not proceed to download it as there was no point.

    I think the whole suggested sell method employed by fast food restaurants also works with software