Pros/Advantage of using OpenOffice.org
The Pros of using OpenOffice.org it is free to download, use and distribute. Reads all major competitors’ files (read: can open and save Microsoft Offices’ .doc, xls. ppt formats) Available across many platform: Windows (XP, Vista, 7) Linux, and Mac OS.
Cons/Disadvantage of using OpenOffice.org
The Cons of using OpenOffice.org no user support or free toll- free number for help when you need it. The software is developed by the community. Files created by both OpenOffice.org and Microsoft Office won’t display exactly 100%.