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"OpenOffice.org 2 contains all the office software you need, in one single package. You don't have to worry which version to install: one installation program provides everything. The installation also includes features which some expensive rivals do not - for example, the ability to create .pdf files when you want to guarantee what the recipient sees on their computer. There is also a growing range of extensions: additional features that any developer can provide. OpenOffice.org releases release software several times a year so you can take advantage of new features as quickly as possible."-OpenOffice.org OpenOffice.org is a great free alternative to Microsoft Office and is available on multiple platforms. OpenOffice.org includes features that are very similar to Microsoft Office, such as a full word processor (Writer), a spreadsheet application (Calc), and presentation software (Impress).

The Microsoft Visual Studio development system is a suite of development tools designed to aid software developers—whether novices or seasoned professionals—cope with complex challenges, and create innovative solutions. Visual Studios can be used to improve the development process as well as make achieving breakthroughs easier and more satisfying. The Visual Studio .NET suite encompasses the following products:Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Microsoft Visual C# .NET Microsoft Visual C++ .NET Microsoft Visual J# .NET

Microsoft Word is a word processing program developed by Microsoft. Word can be used to create a wide variety of documents including reports and letters. Word is also great for taking notes. You can use this program to add graphs, charts, and tables to your document to give it the visual touch you've been looking for. Microsoft Word also comes with a number of wizards to help you make your document exactly the way you want it. Microsoft Word is part of the Microsoft Office Suite which is installed on all of the DECS lab machines. You can purchase a license for Microsoft Office Suite through the DECS Support Office.

Microsoft Excel is spreadsheet software developed and distributed by Microsoft; it is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Excel can be used to make large spreadsheets as well as complex graphs and charts. This program has features that include many graph and chart options, advanced equations, in addition to advanced cell manipulation. Excel is available on all the DECS PC Lab computers and can be installed by DECS on any machine for a minimal fee.

Microsoft Access is database software developed and distributed by Microsoft; it is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Access provides an easy to use graphical interface along with a powerful database backend. This software allows for the use of many different types of databases including Access/Jet, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, and more. Access is available on all DECS PC Lab computers and can be installed by DECS on any machine for a minimal fee.

Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software developed and distributed by Microsoft; it is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. PowerPoint allows you to create detailed and advanced slideshow presentations. This software has many advanced features such as the use of templates, inserting graphs and charts, use of layers, and more. PowerPoint is available on all the DECS PC Lab computers and can be installed by DECS on any machine for a minimal fee.

Microsoft Outlook is full featured organizational software; developed and distributed by Microsoft. This software is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Outlook provides support for e-mail, calendar, to-do lists, and notes. The e-mail client portion of Outlook can support all types of e-mail servers, including IMAP and POP3. The calendar portion supports both local calendars and network calendars through Microsoft Exchange. Outlook is available on all DECS PC Lab computers and can be installed by DECS on any machine for a minimal fee.