I tested the new version of StarOffice, 5.1, on all platforms and it's really improved. Runs fastly, fine, smooth, rather than the previous version that I was using here everyday in my works. StarBrowser now replaces MS Internet Explorer - if you accept! - and get his bookmarks automaticaly. Congratulations, StarDivision!

 @Macarlo

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 Star Division follows the needs of the StarOffice users with a completely redesigned product range. Besides the free version for the personal non-commercial private use, further variants are available at a competitive price.
 

 StarOffice is a fully integrated, Microsoft Office compatible office suite which provides you the proper tools for nearly all tasks. No matter if you write letters or articles with the word processor (StarWriter), create lists with the spreadsheet program (StarCalc) or with the new graphic program (StarDraw) fantastic 3D images - StarOffice is complete and provides you all proper functions. Additionally, a database - powerful and, at the same time, simple to use (StarBase), an impressive presentation program (StarImpress) and an event planer (StarSchedule) belong to the standard equipment. With StarOffice Internet fans can read e-mails and newsgroups, surf in the World Wide
Web and also download file from the Internet. Thanks to this completeness, upgrading from other office suites to StarOffice is simple and absolutely possible. Users can open Microsoft Office files in order to convert spreadsheets, presentations and texts.
 
 At present, the following versions are available free of charge:

 StarOffice Personal Edition
 
   
 for Windows (Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,  Dutch, Portuguese and Swedish)
 
 
 for OS/2 (Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,  Dutch, Portuguese and Swedish)
   
 for Linux (Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,  Dutch, Portuguese and Swedish)
  
 for SUN Solaris (Available in English, German, French, Italian,  Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese and Swedish)
 

The StarOffice 5.1 Components

    Star Division once again sets new standards with the release of Star ffice 5.1, and continues to extend the unique integration concept "Do Everything in One Place." Based on numerous customer suggestions, StarOffice has been optimized and expanded to include additional components. The days of using separate programs for word processing, spreadsheet calculation, e-mail exchange, task & event planning, database tasks and presentations are over, once and for all!

    Here you can find a short overview and description of the StarOffice 5.1 components. New components are indicated by a special symbol:

      New Components in StarOffice 5.1

    StarDesktop 5.1 - A Homogeneous, Integrated and Open Workplace

    StarOffice gives prominence to you and your work on the computer.
    Thanks to the unique integration of the StarOffice components, you
    do not have to worry about which program you need for a particular
    task. For creating and editing documents, structuring and organizing
    information and even working with various authors on a single
    document, you have access to all required components and information
    from within a homogeneous environment.

    This open concept allows the full integration of external programs
    in StarOffice and provides a uniform user interface in order to
    access the various information sources you may require, regardless
    if on your hard disk or in the World Wide Web. All information can
    be managed, structured and edited in a homogeneous environment. The
    self-explanatory, clearly-structured user interface in StarOffice
    helps you quickly and conveniently obtain professional results.

    StarWriter 5.1 - A Professional Word-Processor

    StarWriter is your universal word-processing program - no matter if
    you want to create business letters, write extensive text documents
    or design professional layouts. The efficient AutoFunctions allow
    you to fully concentrate on your task at hand, by automatically
    correcting typing errors, indicating spelling mistakes and
    formatting your documents. With the new "direct cursor," Star
    Division makes working with StarWriter even easier. Even as an
    advanced user, you will find everything you need with the numerous
    professional functions in StarWriter.

    StarCalc 5.1 - A Calculation and Analysis Specialist

    StarCalc is more than just a simple spreadsheet! Whether you want to
    analyze figures, create lists or view data, StarCalc places advanced
    spreadsheet layout functions at your disposal. You can define a
    calculation formula simply by entering plain text, track the
    structure of complex formulas, and avoid unnecessary typing with the
    practical AutoComplete functions. Furthermore, the extended Scenario
    Manager provides assistance in carrying out "What If" analyses.

    StarDraw 5.1 - Don't Just Draw, Dazzle!

    StarDraw is the new vector-oriented draw module in StarOffice 5.1
    which allows you to create impressive illustrations. For this
    purpose, StarDraw places at your disposal a variety of effective
    drawing tools, allowing your creativity free reign! With the new 3-D
    engine, you can create professional drawings with photo-realistic
    texture rendering. The open GL support makes it possible to portray
    even complex objects on the screen in a fraction of a second.

    StarImpress 5.1 - Impressive Presentations in No Time

    With StarImpress you can turn your ideas into results in no time at
    all and give an effective presentation - no matter if to a small or
    a large audience. Thanks to the included presentation layouts, you
    no longer need to worry about the visual details. Another
    time-saving feature is the ability to adapt a single presentation
    for different audiences without having to save several versions.
    Naturally, you can also publish your presentation slides directly in
    the World Wide Web with a simple mouse click. The import and export
    of PowerPoint files is another useful new feature.

    StarBase 5.1 - All Data at Your Fingertips

    StarBase is a powerful tool for the management of your data. With
    the complete integration of StarBase in the StarOffice Explorer and
    Beamer, you can insert any records in your documents via drag & drop
    without opening a single window or dialog. Additionally, a number of
    AutoPilots are available to guide you step-by-step through your
    tasks. StarBase 5.1 has been considerably expanded and optimized. It
    is now based on a new database engine which can be used to link
    multiple database tables.

    StarSchedule 5.1 - Planning Events with a System

    StarSchedule is the seamlessly integrated organizer in StarOffice
    5.1. StarSchedule helps you keep all your events, tasks, contacts
    and projects under control. With the ability to define various
    layouts, StarSchedule always guarantees the optimal overview - no
    matter if on a daily, weekly or monthly calendar. Whether you want
    to plan an event over one or more days, see an overview of all
    booked appointments and available freetime, or manage your ToDo
    lists, StarSchedule is the perfect tool for all your planning needs.
    Naturally, StarSchedule also has a direct connection to the
    PalmPilot from 3Com/U.S. Robotics.

    StarMail 5.1 - Boundless Communication

    Thanks to the consistent Internet integration, StarOffice is unique
    in its communicative possibilities. With StarMail, the incorporated
    e-mail client, you will see how easy and convenient communication
    via e-mail can be. When you write a message, you can take advantage
    of the entire range of StarWriter functions for a professional
    layout. Of course, you can also use StarMail offline, without a
    permanent connection to the Internet.

    The seamless integration in the StarDesktop offers you obvious
    advantages, such as the ability to send documents and files by
    simply attaching them via drag & drop to your e-mail. Additionally,
    since you can define rules to filter and sort your e-mails
    immediately upon receipt, you can always maintain an overview.

    StarDiscussion 5.1 - Loads of News

    With StarDiscussion, StarOffice shows that participating in the
    innumerable Internet newsgroups is as easy as reading and writing
    e-mail. Additional functions ensure that you always have access to
    the most recent information while browsing through the newsgroups.

    As in StarMail, StarDiscussion also provides functions for filtering
    or even automatically sorting messages. Considering the huge amount
    of information in the newsgroups, this is an especially useful
    function in order to find exactly what you're looking for. Another
    important advantage is the ability to read or write messages
    offline, thereby minimizing your online time and expenses.

    Teamwork

    The new groupware functions in StarOffice 5.1 make it even easier to
    work as a team, whether in a network, in the Internet or a company
    Intranet, or via e-mail. The Redlining function records all changes
    made to a document, so that you can always maintain an overview of
    all modifications. This allows you to keep a check on who made which
    changes, and when. Versioning makes it possible to archive
    intermediate versions of documents, compare them, or even merge them
    to a single document.

    Web Publishing - HTML Editor of the Next Generation

    Nothing more stands in the way of creating your own homepage. On the
    contrary - with the WYSIWYG HTML Editor in StarOffice 5.1, you can
    create professional Web sites in no time, including frames to
    arrange the screen contents, hyperlinks to structure your
    information, imagemaps for visual navigation among contents, and
    much more.

    Entire Internet projects with all files and documents can be locally
    managed and organized. The Web Publishing functionality allows you
    to publish your homepage in the World Wide Web and subsequently
    update it in case of changes.

    Your Personal Subscription to the World Wide Web

    If you want to find specific information about a subject without
    spending a lot of time searching the Internet, StarOffice has the
    perfect solution. With a subscription to a Web page, new contents
    are automatically copied to your local hard drive in defined time
    intervals, so that you can view the updated pages locally without
    incurring online expenses. Additionally, StarOffice will inform you
    of any changes to subscribed pages via e-mail. Thus, along with the
    possibility of subscribing to Microsoft Channels in CDF format,
    StarOffice makes sure that you are always up-to-date.

    Plus:

    StarChart - for impressive business graphics

    StarImage - the image editor with many special effects

    StarMath - the integrated formula editor

    StarChannels - the direct line to Star Division

    and much more...

CONTACT AUTHOR

StarDivision

http://www.stardivision.com

@Macarlo, Inc.
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