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Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird for Windows All in One (Sams Teach Yourself)

Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird for Windows All in One (Sams Teach Yourself)
By Greg Perry

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The three leading open source alternatives to Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and Outlook are OpenOffice.org, Firefox and Thunderbird. If you are looking to make the migration to these open source applications, Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird All in One will help you throughout your entire transition. This complete step-by-step tutorial will show you how to:

  • Write words with Writer.
  • Crunch numbers with Calc.
  • Impress audiences with Impress.
  • Find your inner artist with Draw.
  • Enhance your work with OpenOffice.org's other features.
The included CD will provide you with the complete OpenOffice.org installation for Windows, Linux and Macintosh platforms, as well as the latest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird. Make a smooth transition to open source with Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird All in One.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #547691 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-07-17
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 600 pages

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About the Author

Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox, and Thunderbird All in OneAbout the Author

Greg Perry is a speaker and a writer on both the programming and application sides of computing. He is known for his skills at bringing advanced computer topics to the novice's level. Perry has been a programmer and a trainer since the early 1980s. He received his first degree in computer science and a master's degree in corporate finance. Perry has sold more than 2 million computer books worldwide, including such titles as Digital Video with Windows XP in a Snap, Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic 6 in 21 Days, as well as the phenomenal bestseller Sams Teach Yourself Office 2003 in 24 Hours. He also writes about rental property management and social and political issues, creates and manages websites, loves to travel, and enjoys home life with his lovely wife Jayne and their two fluffy dogs Casper and Zucchi.

M.T. Cozzola has been writing, developing, and editing computer books for 10 years. She lives in Chicago, and has no comment regarding the Chicago Cubs.

Jennifer Fulton, iVillage's former "Computer Coach," is a computer consultant and trainer with more than 20 years of experience. Jennifer is also the best-selling author of more than 100 computer books written for both the education and retail markets, including Digital Photography with Photoshop Album in a Snap, Paint Shop Pro 8 in a Snap, and Photoshop Elements 3 in a Snap.


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Customer Reviews

poor index = poor reference book1
I don't want to study a 600-page tome. I just want a good reference book so I can quickly look up what I need to know.

I don't know how to "cross out" lines in Open Office Writer. (Some people call this a "strikethrough" function).

So I went to the index (a scant 16 pages for so much material -- all of Open Office, and Thunderbird and Firefox too!). I looked up "cross" then I looked up "strike." Nothing. No help at all.

Other issues I've searched for in this book have likewise led to nowhere.

This book's 600 pages may contain much info, but this is a poor reference book for a "quick look up."

A Great Guide For OpenOffice.org 2.05
OpenOffice.org 2.0 is the best Free,open-source productivity software I know of,(think MS Office, but at no charge).If you don't have, or need MS Office,
OpenOffice.org 2.0, is a great, and easy to use alternative.The book takes you step-by-step through projects in the word processing, database,presentation, and spreadsheet packages, so you can learn at your own pace.This book also includes a guide to the BEST web browser on the planet, Firefox!Once you've tried Firefox, you'll throw rocks at Internet Explorer! Interesting thought...of the millions of people that use(and love) Firefox, most of them started out using Internet Explorer:)To sum up, I highly recommend this book.

Open Office. Org 24
Ordered to use as reference for computer software, but felt it was not easy to follow, when trying something new on the computer....must read the entire chapter first. Otherwise, very good!