1. Like the other word processors but free.
Open Office
Like the other word processors but free.

2. Website

3. Description of Software
Full set of programs similar to Microsoft Office and Corel WordPerfect
Contains Writer, Impress, Calc, Draw and Base

4. Why is it good for libraries
It's free
No need to License the program
Similar format to other Office programs makes it a good alternative

5. Advantages Free Easy to use
Offers the similar programs patrons are used to such as Excel and Powerpoint
Compatible with Microsoft Office
Upgrading is free as well

6. Doesn't have that little paper clip guy
Advantages
Doesn't have that little paper clip guy
Extensions
148 Mb Download

7. Disadvantages
Support is limited and not as good as a paid for program.
People are not accustomed to using it.

8. Disadvantages Limited options such as no Grammar check
Has more similarities to Office 2003 than 2010

9. Comparison $150 for the Home and Student Version Free Grammar Check
3 Gb
More Polished Experience
Free
No Grammar Check
148 Mb
Rough around the edges

10. Available in many other languages letting you set Open Office up for specific clients if need be.
Also available on many different platforms such as Linux and Mac as well as Windows.

11. Sources http://www.openoffice.org/ http://releasenotes.org/node/10
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