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AP/Boston Herald: OpenOffice a Strong Competitor

“It’s weird how things can come back to bite you. Microsoft
Corp. killed off the competition for office software suites and
became a de facto monopoly in the area, with what result? The
competition is back and, this time, it’s free!

“The latest version of the free OpenOffice suite promises to be
a strong competitor to Microsoft Office. It’s still in the ‘beta,’
or unfinished, stage, but it’s already a good alternative for
people who aren’t heavy users. And you can’t argue with the
price…”


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