OpenOffice can replace many, if not all, of the functions you would use Microsoft Office for. Best of all, it’s completely free for personal and commercial use. Visit http://www.openoffice.org/ for additional information, and to download the latest version of OpenOffice, it’s available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It’s what we at Harbor Data Systems use in lieu of Excel, Access, Word/Works, and Powerpoint (though we have and regularly use Microsoft Office for support inquiries). It has much the same look at feel of Microsoft Office, and can save you hundreds on software support and future upgrades since it will always be free.

If you’re having troubles installing or using this software, we can help. In Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, or North Port, we can come to you or we can install it remotely. Just give us a call at 941-621-3552 or click here to use our contact form.

Below are some screenshots of the most commonly used OpenOffice suite programs (they all come Free in the standard OpenOffice download package):

Openoffice Writer (Word alternative)

Openoffice Impress (Powerpoint alternative)

Openoffice database (Access alternative)

Openoffice calc (Excel alternative)