Gordon J Sheppard wrote: > Trying again; not sure whether first attempt actually got through. Please > advise me as requested; I would really like to use the program if it does not > upset or disrupt programs already installed; here is the first message sent: > > > Dear Sir or Madam > > In receipt of a Java Update/Upgrade today I was also advised of another free > download: Open Office.org. > > This looks very interesting to me. I presently use Microsoft Office Suite and > I am very happy with the performance I am getting. However, this Open > Office.org program appears to have some additional features that I would like > to try. > > I downloaded the Java update; but I have temporarily saved the Open Office > download website page to my favorites so that I can download this program as > well; after I have heard from you in relation to the questions I pose below: > > In downloading Open Office.org does this in any way disrupt or damage the > Microsoft Office Suite or other programs already installed? > > I will be most grateful for any info or advice you can provide. > > Finally, and for your information, I am 80 years of age and not too > proficient in this IT technology. > > Regards > > Gordon J Sheppard > You can have both Microsoft Office and OpenOffice on the same computer, as I do at work. However, there is one thing to watch for. When you install OpenOffice, you will be asked if you want to make it the default application for Microsoft Office files. This is a personal choice, that can be easily changed later.
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