In the begging of this software's history it was klunky, somewhat unreliable, and couldn't open Microsoft Office documents, or would open them or print them in a funky way.
That was 9 years ago. Now Open Office is amazing, it open MS Office docs now with perfection and is solid as a rock. In my opinion it is better that MS Office, mainly becuase it can do everything MS Office can do, in a better way, and with more stability, and here's the clincher:
MS Office costs you beetween 90 to 300 dollars new, Open Office is totally free.
Listed below is my proof of the cost of these too software packages, look it up yourself:
Microsoft Office, as stated at Amazon.com is:
"microsoft office 2007"
1.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 by Microsoft Software (CD-ROM - Jan 30, 2007) (Windows Vista / XP)
76 Used & new from $89.99
In Stock
(1,654)
Software: See all 196 items
2.
Microsoft Office Standard 2007 FULL VERSION by Microsoft Software (CD-ROM - Jan 30, 2007) (Windows Vista / XP)
59 Used & new from $123.99
In Stock
(87)
And here is the info and price as listed at why.openoffice.org/
If you don't believe me, look it up yourself.
Denny