Sun is also said to be working on making it open source, but this has not been implemented at press time. The package has a word and desktop publisher, spreadsheet, graphics and presentation modules, database, built-in Web browser for Linux and Solaris, mail component, and many filters for PC desktop file compatibility. I have heard that complex formatting in Word doesn't always survive when the file is opened in StarOffice, but this kind of incompatibility can happen with other applications, too. Because StarOffice runs in Java, it could work on other platforms with Java virtual machines. Market momentum for StarOffice has even spurred the publishing of books and training materials to help new users - there's even a StarOffice for Linux for Dummies from IDG Books.
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Sun clearly intends to give Microsoft real competition with StarOffice on the desktop. I strongly recommend you check it out. WordPerfect Office Suite Corel Corp. He works with databases, Web servers, e-mail, application development and system administration.