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Openoffice.org has been the go-to open-source office suite platform for some time now, and it is by far my best recommendation if you need compatibility with the M$ office file formats but don’t really have the cash to get there. Microsoft (in true Microsoft fashion) has finally conceded that there is a place in their product portfolio for a limited-functionality version for a few pieces of the Office suite.. so enter Microsoft Office 2010 Starter edition.

What’s the catch?

Of course there’s a catch. For starters, Office 2010 starter is only available on a new PC. Second, you only get Word and Excel, and the functionality of these apps is somehow limited. Third – you’ll have to put up with ads. It is what it is.

My mother just got herself a new pc after having needed a replacement for a little while and it came with Office 2010 starter. I got that running for her and it does indeed fulfill her needs for an office suite.. and to be honest, the ads aren’t really all that intrusive.

Good show Microsoft.. even though you’re years late to the party!