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Software

Sun StarOffice 8.0 (Windows)

October 3, 2005 12:00am PDT

StarOffice 8 software is an easy to use office productivity suite with powerful word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing and database capabilities. Based on open source technology,...

Provided by: Sun Microsystems

Software

Barcode Macros for OpenOffice and StarOffice 6.02 (Windows)

August 14, 2007 12:00am PDT

Add barcodes to OpenOffice and StarOffice with IDAutomation's VB macros and free barcode font tools. Barcodes supported include Postnet, Code 3 of 9, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93, Code 128, UPC,...

Provided by: IDAutomation

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Barcode Macros for OpenOffice and StarOffice 6.02 (Windows)

August 14, 2007 12:00am PDT

Add barcodes to OpenOffice and StarOffice with IDAutomation's VB macros and free barcode font tools. Barcodes supported include Postnet, Code 3 of 9, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93, Code 128, UPC,...

Provided by: IDAutomation

White Papers

Migrating From Microsoft Office to Openoffice.org or Staroffice 9

April 1, 2009 12:00am PDT

This brief whitepaper is designed to assist IT professionals and system integrators who want to move an organization from Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003 to OpenOffice.org (OOo) or StarOffice...

Provided by: Sun Microsystems

Software

StarOffice 8 Conversion Technology Preview 1 (Windows)

February 27, 2007 12:00am PST

The StarOffice 8 Conversion Technology Preview is a plug-in for Microsoft Word 2003 that allows users of Microsoft Word 2003 to read, edit and save import to the OpenDocument Format (ODF). This...

Provided by: Sun Microsystems

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StarOffice 8 Conversion Technology Preview 1 (Windows)

February 27, 2007 12:00am PST

The StarOffice 8 Conversion Technology Preview is a plug-in for Microsoft Word 2003 that allows users of Microsoft Word 2003 to read, edit and save import to the OpenDocument Format (ODF). This...

Provided by: Sun Microsystems

Articles

The StarOffice font deuglification project, part 3: Implementing TrueType fonts for StarOffice

January 26, 2000 8:00am PST

Bryan Pfaffenberger explains how to get TrueType fonts to work with StarOffice, how to convert TrueType fonts to Type 1 printer fonts so StarOffice can display and print them, and how to convert...

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The StarOffice font deuglification project, part 2: Displaying smart quotes in imported Word documents

January 19, 2000 8:00am PST

In part two of his three-part series, Bryan Pfaffenberger explains why Word's special characters won't display correctly in StarOffice, and he provides instructions for modifying StarOffice so...

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The StarOffice font deuglification project, part 1: Adding Type 1 (PostScript) fonts

January 14, 2000 8:00am PST

StarOffice is great if you're trying to cut down on software licensing costs, but it has definite font limitations. In part 1 of this three part series, Bryan Pfaffenberger provides instructions...

Discussion Threads

Sun's StarOffice packs a punch

January 9, 2001 12:51am PST

Definately a Winner!! I have looked at Staroffice on Linux and on Windows and it definately is a winner! Tips I found StarOffice when Sun first aquired them and have been using it to recover...

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Blog Posts

Security News Roundup: Yoggie opens up its miniature hardware firewall

November 22, 2008 11:59pm PST

This week's security events include news that Sun has released a new patch for StarOffice 8, a malicious Web site link that can force iPhones to dial a number, news of a computer virus bringing...

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Articles

OpenOffice: A legal Trojan horse--but for whom?

September 21, 2004 1:48pm PDT

David Berlind: Sun and Microsoft decided not to extend legal protection for StarOffice customers to OpenOffice licensees. Should open source customers be worried? Probably not. But Red Hat and...

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The Linux word processor showdown

May 1, 2002 7:00am PDT

Linux word processors are chipping away at Microsoft Word's ownership of the usability label. Check out this Daily Drill Down to see how StarOffice 6.0 matches up to the current word processing...

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Articles

Choose the right spreadsheet: Excel XP, Quattro Pro 9, or Calc 6

March 6, 2002 8:00am PST

Behind word processors, spreadsheet programs are probably the most used office suite component. This article compares Excel XP, Quattro Pro 9, and StarOffice Calc 6. Find out which is right for...

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Articles

Choose the right word processor: WordPerfect, StarOffice Writer, or Word XP

February 26, 2002 8:00am PST

With the emergence of Sun's StarOffice Writer and the resurgence of Corel's WordPerfect, Microsoft's Word can't yet claim victory as supreme word processor. Look at the pros and cons of the three...

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Articles

StarOffice is shaping up as a true Office alternative

November 12, 2001 8:00am PST

With popular corporate apps, Microsoft Office compatibility, and an unbeatable price, the beta of StarOffice 6.0 shows that Sun's free office suite is becoming a viable enterprise-level...

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Can Sun and AOL team up to take on Microsoft's 'fat desktop' dominance?

October 25, 2001 7:00am PDT

As Sun works to redefine its corporate mission and product offerings, it should consider an alliance with AOL. If the two companies can use AOL's portal to deliver Sun's StarOffice suite, they...

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Articles

Sun joins universal authentication game with 'Liberty'

October 18, 2001 7:00am PDT

As part of its evolution to a systems software company, Sun Microsystems must succeed with two key initiatives: the Liberty Alliance Project and StarOffice 6.0. Tim Landgrave projects odds for...

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Help this TechRepublic member with his StarOffice dilemma

April 27, 2001 7:00am PDT

Have you ever had a problem getting StarOffice to work across two platforms on a dual-boot machine? This TechRepublic member has, and if you have a solution to his problem, you could win 150...

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Sun?s StarOffice packs a punch

January 8, 2001 8:00am PST

Looking for an office suite loaded with features but light on your budget? StarOffice might be the answer. Here's the scoop on this versatile office suite package.

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