Hi Linda: I'll follow your format in expressing my opinion: 1. Remember to set the options available within Open Office so that Open Office is not your default application. Remember also to install Open Office in it's own directory separate from others. This is obvious, but also overlooked by many.
2. The program itself attaches nothing however you are aware that nearly every website attaches cookies into the browser you use. The cookies do contain information what you did choose at a particular site. You could download a browser known as Firefox and not only control pop-ups of commercials but, all cookies and with some Firefox extensions also control annoying ads appearing along the side columns of many websites. The extensions called Adblock and NoScript are very useful. Some viruses hide as browser scripts for instance. 3. Open Office is open source which is free. StarOffice a more expanded and extensive product from Sun, is not. StarOffice sells for about $60 and is quite preferable to MS Office. Obviously, you feel comfortable having multiple apps available for your needs. Open Office won't get in the way; some of the things it does are better than Word as they are more sensibly executed. Work with Open Office a bit and you'll see for yourself what you may find preferable. Best of Luck... On Thu, 2006-02-16 at 09:03 -0800, Linda Miller wrote: > Hi > > Before I download the program I have some questions. > > 1. If I have Word, Works, etc. Will I still have these programs after > downloading Open Office and be able to still use them? > > 2. Does this program attach trackers to my browser? > > 3. After downloading will there ever be a charge for using the program? > > Thanks > > Linda Miller > > > > Linda Miller > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new > and used cars. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
