Robust New FreeOffice Suite Proves Free Can Be Just as Good | Linux Today

Robust New FreeOffice Suite Proves Free Can Be Just as Good

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JMG
Jack M. Germain
Apr 14, 2016

SoftMaker’s FreeOffice Linux office suite is a LibreOfficelook-alike that provides strong performance compatibility with Microsoft Office documents.

SoftMaker, based in Germany, offers a line of open source offerings that compete with its commercial flagship office suite, SoftMaker Office 2016. It’s a Windows/Linux cross-platform office suite with integrated applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and email management.

JMG

Jack M. Germain

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