Open Office Tools

Open Office is a solid, free alternative is to other Office Suites. It has similar overall functionality, which makes it a good option for a 2nd or 3rd machine that does not have access to the same tools.

"Compatible with other major office suites, Apache OpenOffice is free to download, use, and distribute. Download it now, and get:

• Writer a word processor you can use for anything from writing a quick letter to producing an entire book.
• Calc a powerful spreadsheet with all the tools you need to calculate, analyze, and present your data in numerical reports or sizzling graphics.
• Impress the fastest, most powerful way to create effective multimedia presentations.
• Draw lets you produce everything from simple diagrams to dynamic 3D illustrations.
• Base lets you manipulate databases seamlessly. Create and modify tables, forms, queries, and reports, all from within Apache OpenOffice.
• Math lets you create mathematical equations with a graphic user interface or by directly typing your formulas into the equation editor. "

For working on files across two programs different, use "save as" to save your work in the right file type, such as .doc or .ppt format for document and power point compatibility with Microsoft Office. This software is completely open source, and free to use however you want.