Sun Microsystems Ultra 10 Getting Started Manual page 27

StarOffice
™
Note – StarOffice
is preinstalled with Solaris 8 only.
StarOffice is the .com office from Sun Microsystems, Inc.
StarOffice is the optimum in office productivity software from Sun Microsystems.
StarOffice is a powerful and comprehensive office suite that integrates word
processing, spreadsheets, graphics, presentations, HTML, and database components
into one single integrated workplace. With StarOffice, users can easily import and
export Microsoft Office files. StarOffice is a cross-platform office suite that runs on
Solaris, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Linux.
Using StarOffice, you have the power to communicate your ideas, produce high-
quality documents, analyze corporate information, and collaborate with colleagues.
Key features include:
Robust and scalable integrated office productivity tools that include word
processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, graphics, web publishing, scheduling, and
database and management applications.
A cross-platform, open-world approach—StarOffice runs natively on Solaris
(SPARC and Intel), Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Linux.
Interoperability with Microsoft office files, allowing seamless and transparent
migration and exchange of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation files.
A fully integrated work environment that utilizes a single workspace, enabling
easy access, management, editing, and sharing of information.
Built-in web publishing integrated with StarOffice, enabling easy web page
creation, design, and publishing.
Team-oriented communication and workflow management, promoting
workgroup collaboration for time-critical projects.
An intuitive, smart desktop, which adapts to the corresponding context with
powerful wizards that have sophisticated functions that increase user
productivity.
Availability in many languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish,
Portuguese, and Italian.
Product Components:
StarOffice Writer: a universal word processing application for creating business
letters, extensive text documents, professional layouts, and web HTML creation
StarOffice Calc: a sophisticated application for performing advanced spreadsheet
functions, such as analyzing figures, creating lists, and viewing data
StarOffice Impress: a tool for creating effective, eye-catching presentations
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