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The exorbitant prices charged by some software companies, coupled with the pressure to update applications with the latest advances, can make things very expensive for the PC user. But there is often a cheaper alternative…

One such alternative that I have been using for some time now is Open Office. It is a very respectable office suite comprising a word processor, spreadsheet application, database management system, presentation software and even a wysiwyg web page editor. To say that it is impressive would be an understatement, and I regularly put the word processor through its paces with no problems.

But perhaps the best thing about Open Office is the price; it is FREE! Compare this to the several hundred pounds asked for another well known office suite and the advantages are obvious. For more details and to download or order your copy, visit www.openoffice.org