macnn.com - 8/4/2008
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Sun Microsystems has released a beta version of StarOffice 9, the first edition of its office suite to natively support the Mac. StarOffice includes presentation, spreadsheet and word processing software, as well as programs for drawing, databases and HTML editing. The v9 upgrade includes better Microsoft Office filters, support for OOXML files, and a new PDF import option with ...
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Sun releases StarOffice 9 beta for Apple’s Mac
MacDailyNews —
... the Mac. StarOffice includes presentation, spreadsheet and word processing software, as well as programs for drawing, databases and HTML editing," MacNN reports. "The Mac version of StarOffice runs on Mac OS X 10.4 or later, and requires 500MB of hard drive space along with a 1024x768 display. The download is free, but the beta is currently set to expire on August 17th. The final version of v9 is due to be available in the fall," MacNN reports. Full article, with download link, here . [Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader "Chuckles the Microsoft CEO" for the heads up.] ...
Sun offers StarOffice 9 beta for Mac
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... version is a regular Aqua application and no longer requires X11. In addition, it integrates with "the address book and other system tools" including Spotlight, and allows importing the new XML-based Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac file formats (.docx, .xlsx etc.). StarOffice9 is Intel-only and requires OS X 10.4+. The beta expires on August 17. It is a free download from Sun Microsystems (registration required). The regular price of StarOffice 8 is $69.95. [via MacNN]Read | Permalink | Email this ...
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