Sun Microsystems has a wonderful open-source office suite of programs that anyone can use for free. It is called OpenOffice. It is release under the GPL license and it is available for download at www.openoffice.org. This package includes a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, drawing program and database. It can also read and write Microsoft Office files. Every student can now have a professional grade office suite for free. This is definitely worth checking out.
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