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