ther are advantages in openoffice too (Score 1)

Compatibility is something that needs to be addressed>. But the is a strong case for not sending office document files outside the organization, and instead sending .pdf (or maybe .rtf occasionally). We do this as a matter of policy. Converting incoming .doc & .xls files has never been a problem for us. take a look at my brief blog entry discussing this very point. http://www.hossi.co.uk/index.php?section=16 Also, feel free to use our video tutorials,which cover many aspect of Open Office as well as other programs