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    OpenOffice.org 1.1.3

    OpenOffice.org 1.1.2
    An open-source suite that can easily replace Microsoft Office on most systems, OpenOffice.org 1.1.3 contains mature word processing and spreadsheet apps, and image and presentation editors. They're all chock full of features resembling those in Office, and they handle Office documents smoothly. The suite can also convert documents to PDF. And unlike many freeware applications, which are free for personal use only, this suite is free no matter what you use it for.

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    Reviewed: 10/27/2004