Aqua version of OpenOffice.org - Mac-Forums.com

Kash · 06-05-2007, 04:10 PM

A beta version of OpenOffice that doesn't require X11 has just become available for download.

OpenOffice.org for Mac OS X

Though I guess NeoOffice is still the choice for many as it looks more like a Mac application than OpenOffice

baggss · 06-05-2007, 05:32 PM

Thanks for that. Maybe now I'll give it a try!

torchy · 06-05-2007, 05:47 PM

I'd call it an Alpha release.
Very long bug list
http://qa.openoffice.org/issues/bugl...?keywords=aqua

The Beta version is due out at the end of 2007 according to the current timeline:
http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/timeline.html

Other reports:
No printing
Cut and paste is not fully functional
It crashes frequently

Stick to Neo Office for the time being if you want Office software that works.

baggss · 06-05-2007, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torchy

Stick to Neo Office for the time being if you want Office software that works.

I already own MS Office, so I already have Office Software that works!. Most of those bugs are not a big deal for me, it'd be nice to play with it just to see how it looks/works.

torchy · 06-05-2007, 06:17 PM

Most people looking for Free Office software do not have enough $$$$ for MS Office.

baggss · 06-05-2007, 06:20 PM

Or they are just cheap......

Sorry, $149 is not really that expensive, although that it relative.

Kash · 06-05-2007, 06:24 PM

I agree. $149 isn't bad for a good Office suite.

OpenOffice and NeoOffice are nice, but I just don't like them. That's my personal opinion, as I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who love their free office suites

dtravis7 · 06-05-2007, 06:57 PM

Thanks so much Kash for the Heads up. Will try it later for the fun of it. Neo works here fine.