Open Office & Mozilla Thunderbird

8511swann · 30th January 2011, 20:30

An earlier thread gave me a kick up the backside. I've been using a legal version of Office 2003 since I bought it, but lately have been having trouble with newer Word documents. Used a trial version of 2010, and didn't like it.

The thread earlier got me moving, and I've now installed Open Office and Thunderbird. open Office looks good enough for my needs, but........wow..........Mozilla Thunderbird is a great piece of E-Mail software.

It's the easiest piece of software to set up.... ever!. Beats Office hands down. Just enter your E-Mail address and password, and it automatically detects your account settings and sets the account up for you. Handy when you've got 9 Googlemail addresses!!!!

Why Microsoft can't make it that easy is beyond me!!

Anyway, in a roundabout way, thanks for the earlier post/thread!

Swanny

BeeJay55 · 31st January 2011, 19:06

Welcome to the world of Open Source software ! You will find some fantastic free software, as good as commercial equivalents. Some packages you might want to take a look at include Filezilla, Infrarecorder, Kompozer, VLC, Handbrake, Audacity, Gimp and Chrome web browser.

You might explore Dropbox if you use two or more computers, or a computer and a web-enabled mobile. It is supported by Amazon and means I have been able to dispense with ever having to use memory pens again.

8511swann · 31st January 2011, 19:20

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Originally Posted by BeeJay55

Welcome to the world of Open Source software ! You will find some fantastic free software, as god as commercial equivalents. Some packages you might want to take a look at include Filezilla, Infrarecorder, Kompozer, VLC, Handbrake, Audacity, Gimp and Chrome web browser.

You might explore Dropbox if you use two or more computers, or a computer and a web-enabled mobile. It is supported by Amazon and means I have been able to dispense with ever having to use memory pens again.

Cheers mate. Will definitely start looking at them. Could do with something to replace Nero!.
Anyway, cheers again, and not too far away either.
Swanny

ianinfrance · 31st January 2011, 19:20

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Originally Posted by BeeJay55

Welcome to the world of Open Source software ! You will find some fantastic free software, as god as commercial equivalents. Some packages you might want to take a look at include Filezilla, Infrarecorder, Kompozer, VLC, Handbrake, Audacity, Gimp and Chrome web browser.

You might explore Dropbox if you use two or more computers, or a computer and a web-enabled mobile. It is supported by Amazon and means I have been able to dispense with ever having to use memory pens again.

Yep seconded.

A tip if needed. Openoffice writer can open .docx files if you have an earlier version of word.

Can I mention seamonkey as well?

BeeJay55 · 31st January 2011, 19:42

Infrarecorder is a good substitute for Nero. It will try burning anything you put in the drive, even a beer mat

8511swann · 31st January 2011, 19:45

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Originally Posted by BeeJay55

Infrarecorder is a good substitute for Nero. It will try burning anything you put in the drive, even a beer mat

Downloaded and installed. Trying it out right now

Poppy · 31st January 2011, 19:53

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Originally Posted by 8511swann

An earlier thread gave me a kick up the backside. I've been using a legal version of Office 2003 since I bought it, but lately have been having trouble with newer Word documents. Used a trial version of 2010, and didn't like it.

The thread earlier got me moving, and I've now installed Open Office and Thunderbird. open Office looks good enough for my needs, but........wow..........Mozilla Thunderbird is a great piece of E-Mail software.

It's the easiest piece of software to set up.... ever!. Beats Office hands down. Just enter your E-Mail address and password, and it automatically detects your account settings and sets the account up for you. Handy when you've got 9 Googlemail addresses!!!!

Why Microsoft can't make it that easy is beyond me!!

Anyway, in a roundabout way, thanks for the earlier post/thread!

Swanny

Hiya. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr, downloaded it 3 times now.... Nothing....

Poppy

8511swann · 31st January 2011, 19:56

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Originally Posted by Poppy

Hiya. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr, downloaded it 3 times now.... Nothing....

Poppy

Worked 1st time for me Poppy. Downloaded the install file and then ran it. You might have some AV software blocking it.

Poppy · 31st January 2011, 19:59

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Originally Posted by 8511swann

Worked 1st time for me Poppy. Downloaded the install file and then ran it. You might have some AV software blocking it.

Hiya Swanny.... I have Norton...???

Poppy

BeeJay55 · 1st February 2011, 05:27

Not sure what the problem is. You could right click on the file used to install the software, and select to run as administrator.

30th January 2011, 20:30	#1
8511swann Avid contributor 2000 Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 V6 Petrol Classic SE (Manual) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minsterley Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Open Office & Mozilla Thunderbird An earlier thread gave me a kick up the backside. I've been using a legal version of Office 2003 since I bought it, but lately have been having trouble with newer Word documents. Used a trial version of 2010, and didn't like it. The thread earlier got me moving, and I've now installed Open Office and Thunderbird. open Office looks good enough for my needs, but........wow..........Mozilla Thunderbird is a great piece of E-Mail software. It's the easiest piece of software to set up.... ever!. Beats Office hands down. Just enter your E-Mail address and password, and it automatically detects your account settings and sets the account up for you. Handy when you've got 9 Googlemail addresses!!!! Why Microsoft can't make it that easy is beyond me!! Anyway, in a roundabout way, thanks for the earlier post/thread! Swanny __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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BeeJay55 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer, Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Welshpool Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Welcome to the world of Open Source software ! You will find some fantastic free software, as good as commercial equivalents. Some packages you might want to take a look at include Filezilla, Infrarecorder, Kompozer, VLC, Handbrake, Audacity, Gimp and Chrome web browser. You might explore Dropbox if you use two or more computers, or a computer and a web-enabled mobile. It is supported by Amazon and means I have been able to dispense with ever having to use memory pens again. __________________ *I’m a dyslexic agnostic with insomnia… I lie awake at night wondering if there really is a dog!* Last edited by BeeJay55; 6th February 2011 at 09:08..

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BeeJay55 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer, Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Welshpool Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Infrarecorder is a good substitute for Nero. It will try burning anything you put in the drive, even a beer mat __________________ *I’m a dyslexic agnostic with insomnia… I lie awake at night wondering if there really is a dog!*

1st February 2011, 05:27	#10
BeeJay55 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer, Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Welshpool Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Not sure what the problem is. You could right click on the file used to install the software, and select to run as administrator. __________________ *I’m a dyslexic agnostic with insomnia… I lie awake at night wondering if there really is a dog!*