OpenOffice.org releases the Aqua version!
The OpenOffice.org development team finally releases a beta version of OpenOffice.org which does not require X11! One that is fully Aqua and it works and looks quite beautifully - even to the point where I would remove Microsoft Office and use OpenOffice.org exclusively. In fact, as soon as I have used it extensively enough, I am going to write a complete guide on the new OpenOffice.org for Mac. But I think I like the eye candy in Microsoft Office v. X better.
I like this because I have always been a big supporter of the OpenOffice.org platform. I just believe that Microsoft has too much control in the Office application stream and the OpenOffice platform will help to give people a choice and will give Microsoft a run for their money. But, to install the OpenOffice.org version that requires an installation of X11. To install X11, you would need your Mac OS start up disks - so people who lost their Mac OS Start up disks or people who have purchased a refurbished Mac from PowerMax will have a problem. So, this new OpenOffice.org will be easier to market to the average Apple user.
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