On Saturday 26 November 2005 01:36 pm, Chris BONDE wrote:
> > On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:48:08 -0600
> >
> > "dogperson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Recently purchased the 00.o 1.1.5 version of open office, i
> > > presently have the microsoft pro office 2003 on my PC. I want to
> > > install OpenOffice to check it out. Can I have both on same PC
> > > without problems. I would like eventually eliminate microsoft, as a
> > > start I use Thunderbird and Firefox. any info would help. Dogman
> >
> > Yes both work side by side. 2 points:
> >
> > 1. During the OO.o install be cautious when it asks if you want
> > Microsoft Office files to open in OO.o. If you are just trying it out
> > leave the options unchecked. As you get into it more you may choose at
> > a later install to check this option and uninstall MO.
> >
> > 2. OpenOffice.org version 2 has been released and can be downloaded
> > for free, burned to CD for free, and passed around for free. It is
> > more compatible with MO hence there is less stress in the transition.
> > http://www.openoffice.org/
> >
> > --
> > Michael
>
> Michael:
> When you say burn it to CD what do you mean?
>
> I want to create a CD with the various documentation thereon (including
> Adobe to read) and OOo 2. However, I have not been able to obtain a
> conscenses of whether OOo will run from the CD if not installed on the main
> (C:\ registries etc). I would like to create this CD to donate to the
> local library so that others may try it out without installing.
>
> I am also purchasing a new "Getting Started ... " book to donate to the
> library.
>
> Chris
There are a few Linux distributions that can be run from a CD and also
contain OOo. You might want to check some of their web sites to see. I have
an earlier version of Knopix which contains a 1.1.x version of OOo on it.
Dan
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