Perhaps some list readers will find the comments on OpenOffice published by Brian Krebs on the recent «Security Fix Live» web discussion at the Washington Post -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2009/06/16/DI2009061601190.html - of interest. The relevant portion is the following : Also, what are your thoughts on using open office instead of paying for microsoft? Thanks, *Brian Krebs:* ... I really like the idea of people using OpenOffice.org in place of Microsoft Office. First off, MS Office is expensive. It's also the source of a huge number of security flaws. Not saying OO doesn't have security flaws that need patching from time to time, but it's somehow an easier pill to swallow when you don't also have to pay for the package you're updating. I would say take the time to get to know OpenOffice.org, play with it a while, and decide whether you really need MS Office. Henri
