Office Software Test

"OpenOffice.org 3.0"

Published on: 10/2008

On test: Open Office OpenOffice 3.0

Version three of the OpenOffice productivity suite brings with it improved support for Microsoft Office file types and better compatibility with Apple OS X. → More

"Huddle online collaboration software"

Published on: 10/2008

On test: Ninian Solutions huddle

With more people taking advantage of the offer to work from home, the idea of a decentralised office is becoming more of a reality. Huddle is an online tool that provides users with whiteboards, online storage and project timelines so team members know where they stand and can easily collaborate with one another. → More

"ACT by Sage 2009"

Issue: 11/2008

On test: Sage ACT 2009

ACT 2009 fills a niche for an affordable customer relations management package aimed specifically at SMBs and with its improved compatibility and integration with Microsoft Office should make an attractive option for companies on a budget. → More

"StarOffice 9 beta"

Issue: 18/2008

On test: Sun Microsystems StarOffice 9 beta

StarOffice is a commercial fork of the popular and free OpenOffice.org office suite. So does it offer enough to be worth paying for? → More

"Creative Writing Tools"

Issue: 17/2008

On test: Literature & Latte Scrivener 1.11, Mariner Software Montage 1.5.1, Final Draft Inc. Final Draft 7, Mariner Software StoryMill 3.1

Using a standard word processor for anything other than a letter to your local newspaper can sometimes be frustrating. There aren't too many structuring options and especially for academic or screenplays, getting your finished product into the format required by publishers, agents or professors can be difficult. These six tools will take all the hard work out of formatting and organising and let you get on with the business of being creative. → More