Hey De,
I have been using 'Libre Office' for many years now on this Windows 7
computer of mine. It had no problems opening Excel 2007 or the
equivalent Microsoft Office word files. (I often brought stuff home
from work done in Microsoft Office and opened it here.)
I don't remember where I downloaded it from. . . and the version I am
using periodically tells me there is an updated version . . . But I
like what I got.
Anyway, this site might help you to find what you need.
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http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/libreoffice-vs-openoffice/
Searching for a free desktop alternative to Microsoft Office? Look no further than LibreOffice and OpenOffice. These two open-source productivity suites are both great choices if you’re looking to replace Microsoft’s software or even Google Docs.
But you might be having trouble choosing between the two. If you are, be sure to read our comparison guide below to see how they match up to each other. We take a look at factors such as platform availability, ease of use, their respective features, and supported file formats.
Note: The following comparisons are based on the latest versions of LibreOffice and OpenOffice: LibreOffice 6.4 and OpenOffice 4.1.7.
(Zim - looks like I'm using Libreoffice 4.0 . . .)
Let’s get the pricing info out of the way first.
LibreOffice and OpenOffice are both free to download and use. Both are comparable alternatives to Microsoft’s premium Office suite but without the associated cost.
For platform availability, both are available on Windows, Linux, and MacOS.
OpenOffice, however, has a slight edge over LibreOffice. The OpenOffice website provides links to additional third-party ports and distributions that are not endorsed or maintained by the Apache Software Foundation. One notable port is AndrOpen Office, which is the Android port of OpenOffice. However, be careful when downloading or using these unofficial ports and distributions.
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(Article does continue. Zim.)
And, I am very pleased with Libre Office. Have been for years.
Zim.
P.S. Libre Office is close enough to microsoft office that you should
not have any problems at least using it. A couple of things I think
Libre did slightly better . . . there are probably some functions in
microsoft that Libre does not have. And, to my knowledge there is no
equivalent or replacement for Microsoft Access.
Mad Poet Strikes Again.
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