Yes, it's called IPS. You can use either the Packager Manager GUI (Should be on your desktop as "Add More Software". If not, try System > Administration > Package Manager).
From the command prompt: $ pfexec pkg install openoffice For your connection question, I believe the following will help: http://blogs.sun.com/observatory/entry/accessing_opensolaris_shares_from_windows Regards, Brian evelin wrote: > hello, im new to open office and i really dont find how to install things in > an easy way, is there something in open solaris like debs from ubuntu? > > how do i install open office > how do i connect solaris with windows via network beeing solaris the server > or the one that manages a printer > -- W. Brian Leonard Technology Evangelist 408.404.6884 http://blogs.sun.com/observatory