I’d really like to see my workplace move to OpenOffice instead of Word. Greater flexibility, cost savings, and true freedom mean a potentially great experience…but how could I make the transition easier? This article from OpenOffice.org Training, Tips, and Ideas gives a few suggestions, like gaining and true understanding of the skill levels employees have, getting the higher-ups on your side, and learning how to explain things that are different (like Mail Merge). This is a great article that’s well worth the read if you’re about to switch are considering moving your workplace (or heck, even your home) over to the OpenOffice suite of office productivity apps.

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