Openoffice.Org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird [With CDROM]

Starter kit for using applications in the OpenOffice.org 2 application suite and coverage of Firefox and Thunderbird. OpenOffice.org, Firefox and Thunderbird are open-source alternatives to the Microsoft productivity suite. This book helps users who are already familiar with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Outlook transition to OpenOffice.org, Firefox and Thunderbird. It covers the new OpenOffice.org 2 suite, including Writer, Calc, Impress, and Draw. Plus coverage of Firefox and Thunderbird. OpenOffice.org includes many of the features found in Microsoft Office, but it is free. For millions of Windows, Mac, and Linux users. OpenOffice.org provides an office productivity suite that is powerful and easy to use, and includes the same modules as Microsoft Office. For companies and organizations that are migrating from proprietary products to open-source because of licensing costs. OpenOffice.org provides a customizable open-source environment for networking systems that support multiple platforms. Now add Firefox and Thunderbird and you have a complete open-source solution. Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox, and Thunderbird All in One is a complete starter kit a Thunderbird email program - the three leading open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Outlook.

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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