StarOffice 5.0 FilterUpdate *Now Available* | Linux Today

StarOffice 5.0 FilterUpdate *Now Available*

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 31, 1999
At StarDivision we take pride in continually improving our product for you.
We think you will find that our latest release, StarOffice 5.0
FilterUpdate, is a significant improvement over earlier versions. With
StarOffice 5.0 FilterUpdate you will notice dramatic improvements
concerning Microsoft interoperability. The StarOffice 5.0 FilterUpdate
includes refined Microsoft Word® and Excel® 97 import and export filters.
It also has an improved Microsoft PowerPoint® 97 import filter and a new
Microsoft PowerPoint export feature.

In addition to improved Microsoft Office filter capabilities, other
innovations with StarOffice 5.0 FilterUpdate include:
* Streamlined registration mechanism based on your feedback
* Additional Filters for the Windows, Solaris SPARC, and OS/2 platforms
* including WordPerfect, AmiPro, FrameMaker MIF, WinWord 2. (only available
  on CD-Rom)
* Java Applet and JavaScript support within the Linux version
* Availability in English, German, French and Italian
* Security Enhancements in the Mail and News Client
* Many other enhancements and optimizations!

Individual non-commercial users:

Individual non-commercial users may download the StarOffice 5.0 Personal
Edition FilterUpdate (60~80 MB) for free via our web site for their home
use. Platforms available include Microsoft Windows NT/95/98, Linux, Sun
Solaris SPARC/x86 and OS/2. Languages available include English, German,
Italian, and French. Additional download information can be found at: ==>
http://www.stardivision.com/freeoffice/

Registered StarOffice users may also purchase the StarOffice 5.0
FilterUpdate ServicePack on CD for US$ 14.95. For a limited time only Star
Division offers the StarOffice 5.0 FilterUpdate ServicePack including
additional filters, clipart and fonts. Further ServicePack online ordering
information can be found at: ==>
http://www.stardivision.com/shop/servicepack

If you wish to receive a manual, installation guide, 30-day technical
support and additional clipart and fonts along with the CD you may purchase
StarOffice Personal Edition Deluxe 5.0 with FilterUpdate for US$ 39.95.
Additional Personal Edition Deluxe online ordering information can be found
at: ==> http://www.stardivision.com/shop/deluxe

Professional and Commercial users:

Professional and commercial users may purchase the StarOffice 5.0
Professional Edition with FilterUpdate, StarOffice 5.0 Small Business
Edition with FilterUpdate and/or the StarOffice Business License on-line
at: ==> http://www.stardivision.com/shop

Additionally, you can contact us direct at:

Star Division Corporation
6515 Dumbarton Circle
Fremont, CA 94555 - USA
Phone (510) 505-1470
Fax   (510) 505-1475

Thank you for continuing to use Star Division Products,

Oliver Petry
Product Manager
Star Division Corporation
Fremont, CA 94555
Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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