Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird for Windows All in One (Sams Teach Yourself All in One) - Softcover

Perry, Greg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0672328089 ISBN 13: 9780672328084

Publisher: Sams, 2005

Synopsis

The three leading open source alternatives to Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and Outlook are OpenOffice.org, Firefox and Thunderbird. If you are looking to make the migration to these open source applications, Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird All in One will help you throughout your entire transition. This complete step-by-step tutorial will show you how to:

• Write words with Writer.
• Crunch numbers with Calc.
• Impress audiences with Impress.
• Find your inner artist with Draw.
• Enhance your work with OpenOffice.org's other features.

The included CD will provide you with the complete OpenOffice.org installation for Windows, Linux and Macintosh platforms, as well as the latest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird. Make a smooth transition to open source with Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird All in One.

About this title

About the Author

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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From the Back Cover

The three leading open source alternatives to Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and Outlook are OpenOffice.org, Firefox and Thunderbird. If you are looking to make the migration to these open source applications, Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird All in One will help you throughout your entire transition. This complete step-by-step tutorial will show you how to:

• Write words with Writer.
• Crunch numbers with Calc.
• Impress audiences with Impress.
• Find your inner artist with Draw.
• Enhance your work with OpenOffice.org's other features.

The included CD will provide you with the complete OpenOffice.org installation for Windows, Linux and Macintosh platforms, as well as the latest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird. Make a smooth transition to open source with Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird All in One.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sams
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0672328089
• ISBN 13: 9780672328084
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 600