pkgsrc/misc/openoffice2-bin/DESCR
mrauch 73255c0421 OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an
open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the
product is free to download, use, and distribute.

New features in version 2 include:
* Open Standards XML File Format (OASIS OpenDocument)
* New CustomShapes (compatible with Microsoft AutoShapes)
* Enhanced PDF Export
* New enhanced Database Frontend
* Mail Merge Wizard
* Support for Nested Tables
* Digital Signatures Support
* XForms Support
* WordPerfect Filters

A complete list is available at
http://marketing.openoffice.org/2.0/featureguide.html.

This package was submitted by Geert Hendrickx to tech-pkg, based on an
earlier version posted there by myself.
2005-10-09 13:39:53 +00:00

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OpenOffice.org is an Open Source, community-developed, multi-platform office
productivity suite. It includes the key desktop applications, such as a
word processor, spreadsheet, presentation manager, and drawing program,
with a user interface and feature set similar to other office suites.
Components include:
* A universal word processing application for creating business
letters, extensive text documents, professional layouts, and HTML
documents.
* A sophisticated application for performing advanced spreadsheet
functions, such as analyzing figures, creating lists, and viewing data.
* A tool for creating effective eye-catching presentations.
* A vector-oriented draw module that enables the creation of 3D
illustrations.