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StarOffice 6.0 review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.0

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 52

Verdict

StarOffice 6.0 remains one of the best low-cost office suites, especially as an alternative to the monolithic Office XP... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Runs on Windows, Linux, and Solaris
  • Handles most basic office-suite tasks, such as word processing
  • Uses XML file formats that reduce file size and let you share documents across operating systems
  • Licence lets you install the suite on up to five systems.

Cons

  • Costs £53
  • No Macintosh version
  • Lacks collaboration features
  • No database, dedicated Web page maker, PIM or email client provided.

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Member Opinion

8.0

Average Member Rating

Excellent

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Pretty good for that price

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8.0

Excellent


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