Cool Tech Tool: OpenOffice

OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute. To help build the community, join us. - OpenOffice.org

What does this mean?

• Multiplatform: The program can be used on a PC or Mac.
• Multilingual: Can be downloaded in a variety of languages.
• Office Suite: Common productivity programs similar to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Open-Source: Programs that are created by a community of programmers and distributed freely to the public.
• Compatible: Start a PowerPoint presentation at school... save it to your flash drive... finish the presentation at home with OpenOffice... save the finished presentation to your flash drive... present your multi-media lesson with PowerPoint at school.

If you can't justify spending $150 - 250 for the Microsoft Office Suite, you may want to consider this set of free programs. Go to OpenOffice.org and give it a test run. If you are like me, you'll be amazed at the professional look/feel and similarity to MS Office. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.