Open Office's latest version of their office suite is far more advanced than before. It is now compatible with every type of Microsoft Office 2007 file and takes less time to open.
This website is very explicit about the differences between open office and microsoft office. Not only are program features mentioned but the philosophies of the companies as well.
This website is a compilation of blogs about open office software that particularly focuses on open office. Many people are in agreement that open office saves a lot of money and has the basic services offered by microsoft office.
Open Office has a program that allows educators to come together and talk about ideas that involve the program. This website provides vague information about the Education Project, but it contains links to various aspects of the program.
A review written by Preston Gralla. This page discusses the benefits of OpenOffice3 as well as some of the negatives as compared to Microsoft Office 2007. He is a strong proponent for OpenOffice and even has stories from "OpenOffice Virgins" to show their strong favor for the program.
Briefly describing open source software, this website focuses more on the cost and "extras" of microsoft office compared to open office. It concludes with a description of which product, based on needs, is best for each user.
This web page compares the 2003 microsoft office to open office. Not only does the website discuss the benefits of open source software, but it lists programs that open office has that microsoft office doesn't have and vice versa.
This website reviews the popular OSS game, Tux of Math Command. It describes various aspects of the game in addition to providing user ratings. Tux of Math Command must protect his fellow penguin's homes by using math!
This website provides a description and links to open source software. There is even a special category for education; however, many of the programs on the website can be used for educational purposes. Celestia, Tux4kids, OpenOffice.org, etc are available for download.
This website is one person's opinion and description of the open source office suite than involves teaching with Tux, the Linux penguin. It describes the various skill levels that are offered for Tux of Math Command most notably.
The KDE Education Project lists open source software specifically designed for education. On the side menu, it categorized the programs by math, literature, science, teaching tools, etc.
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Used for a college project, this list is a collection of references for open source software. The websites in this list are specifically meant for educators. The programs explored in depth are OpenOffice.org and TuxMath.
Updated on Mar 22, 10
Created on Mar 06, 10
Category: Schools & Education
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