[ Thanks to Clovis
Sena for this link. ]
“StarOffice? 5.2 software is the next release of Sun’s dot-com
office productivity suite. Here’s your chance to try
it, take a look at what’s new, and send us your input!”
“The StarOffice 5.2 software preview period begins on April 4,
2000 and will end on April 25, 2000. We are targeting availability
of the final software on the Web for Summer 2000. The Preview
software, available in English and German only, will automatically
expire on June 30, 2000.”
“This release focuses on improved Microsoft Office file format
compatibility. We’ve improved the filters and added support for
more object types and formatting in both importing and exporting to
and from Microsoft Office file formats, including Microsoft Office
2000. In addition, there are many usage enhancements in the
product.”