StarOffice for Linux(R) Bible

If StarOffice can do it, you can do it too... Get the most out of StarOffice the free, full-featured Linux productivity suite from Sun Microsystems. Filled with hands-on "at work" lessons, under-the-hood examples, and expert advice, this definitive and practical guide shows you step-by-step how to get the most out of StarOffice from its cross-platform versatility to its seamless compatibility with Microsoft Office and other productivity software. Covering word processing, presentations, Web publishing, spreadsheets, scheduling, and managing e-mail, the StarOffice^(TM) for Linux^(R) Bible gives you everything you need to master the leading Linux office suite. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of StarOffice for Linux

• Get a complete overview of StarOffice installation, conventions, quirks, and powerful features
• Customize StarDesktop with user-defined menu bars, dialog boxes, and key bindings
• Compose documents, use columns and tables, merge, index, and create HTML forms with StarWriter
• Maximize StarCalc's spreadsheet features to develop worksheets, build charts and tables, and integrate your worksheets with StarBase databases
• Set up StarMail to work with your Internet Service Provider
• Publish on the Web with the built-in WYSIWYG HTML Editor
• Manage your time and priorities with StarSchedule
• See how StarOffice performs on Windows, Mac, and Solaris platforms

Valuable CD-ROM included!

• Examples from the book
• Dozens of Linux utilities including the GIMP image editor
• Netscape Communicator 4.5 for Linux
• A searchable PDF version of the book and more!

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