On 14/03/2008, Anna Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > To Whom It May Concern: > > Every program in your suite is excellent. However, I am temporarily very > short of RAM right now (20% free space) on my C: drive. I do have space on > my D: drive which is predominantly used for backup. Can I use it on the D > drive? > > Therefore, I thought I'd ask if I could just download Writerf and Impress > until I can aford more RAM. The worst you can say is No." > > Sincerely,, Anna
No. You need to download the whole thing. In theory you can then install only the components (Writer, Impress, Calc, ...) you need but it's not recommended. The amount of RAM isn't really the issue unless you insist on doing many things at once and even then lack of RAM will only slow you down assuming you have enough disc space. When you run, say Writer, it does not also load Calc or Impress although any component may use pieces of other components depending on exactly what you do. Ahh sorry, I just re-read your message. RAM isn't the same as disk space. You can easily install OpenOffice on your D drive. When you run the installer you'll eventually be asked if you want to do a complete or a custom installaion. Choose custom. You'll then get a screen that, in the top part, asks whichcomponents you want to install (don't tinker) and, in the bottom part, lets you change the "path" where you want the software to be installed; that's what you need to do. Just change the "C:\" at the beginning to "D:\" (that whole thing - "d:\program files\openoffice\....." is called a path). if you are asked if you want to create a "directory", say yes. "Directory" is another word for "folder". Please excuse me if I've been over detailed. I do not intend to be condescending, just to make sure you understand so that all goes smoothly. -- Harold Fuchs London, England Please reply *only* to [email protected]
