OpenOffice.org is a suite of applications to support word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, drawing and complex math documents. The suite is the open source equivalent of the Microsoft Office Suite. For details about the OpenOffice.org, visit the OpenOffice.org homepage.
Open Office Writer is a fully featured word processor similar to Microsoft Word that can create simple or complex documents. Writer can open most Microsoft Word documents and can save in the .doc format. OpenOffice.org Writer can be launched from ->->
OpenOffice.org Impress is the functional equivalent of PowerPoint, and provides the capability to create slide presentations. Most PowerPoint files may be opened and edited in Impress. OpenOffice.org Impress can be launched from ->->
OpenOffice.org Calc is a fully featured spreadsheet program with similar functions found in Microsoft Excel. The module supports multiple spreadsheets, built-in functions and can read most Microsoft Excel documents. OpenOffice.org Calc can be launched from ->->
OpenOffice.org Draw provides complex functionality to allow the creation of drawings, diagrams, charts, and other business presentations. The program is object oriented and allows for layering of various panes of work. OpenOffice.org Draw can be launched from ->->
OpenOffice.org Math allows the user to create and assemble math-oriented documents. There are special functions here that allow the creation of mathematical formulas and table nomenclature not easily assembled in the standard Writer application. OpenOffice.org Math can be launched from ->->
OpenOffice.org Base allows the user to manipulate database data from within OpenOffice.org, like Microsoft Access. OpenOffice.org Base can be launched from ->->
KMyMoney2 is an excellent personal and/or business cash management application similar to Quicken or Microsoft Money. Quicken QIF import and export is supported within accounts so KMyMoney2 can read files exported from other programs or downloaded from online banking institutions.
Install the kmymoney2 package from the Universe repository (see অনুচ্ছেদ “Managing Repositories”).
To open Kymoney, choose ->-> from the Desktop Menu System.
Kivio is a flowchart and diagram editor for creating and editing organizational charts, flowcharts, ERDs, or other kinds of diagrams. It is analagous to Gnome Dia and Microsoft Visio.
Install the kivio package using Adept (see অনুচ্ছেদ “Adept Package Manager”).
Launch Kivio, by choosing ->->