ONLYOFFICE is a versatile office suite designed to meet the needs of authors, small businesses, solopreneurs, and startups. It provides a robust set of tools for document management, collaboration, and productivity, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking an alternative to traditional office software. (more…)
Category: office-journey
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A 20 year long Office Suite Journey: from Staroffice to Libreoffice
This morning I read a news article about LIbreoffice, which made me reflect of my office suite journey. Reading the article from Makeuseof, and looking at the web based interface brought back a flood of memories. I have tinkered around with open source and propereiraty office suites since 2000. The 2024 update about LibreOffice, the free and open source office suite, is the latest in this journey. (more…) -
A Homage to Abiword Open Source Word Processor
Abiword, the lightweight open source word processor, brings back fond memories. This blog post is a homage to Abiword.
My recent Debian 12 installation on a Lenovo ThinkCentre brought me face-to-face with that 2020 script listing Abiword alongside other utilities. It was a potent reminder of simpler times. Abiword was one of the first word processing applications I seriously used on Linux. Its speed and lack of bloat made it my immediate choice for quick notes, drafting blog posts (like this one!), and straightforward document creation. It just worked, without the overhead of larger office suites.
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office suite journey
This morning I read a news update about LibreOffice, the free and open source office suite. They are in the process of releasing web based version. For this, they will use a technology called LOWA. The development is in early stage at this point in time. I learnt that a demonstration was given earlier, during the meet of free and open source software developers meeting (FOSDEM). Reading the article from Makeuseof, and looking at the web based interface brought back a flood of memories.
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Office Clients for Linux Series
Welcome to the Office Clients for Linux Series, your ultimate guide to open-source productivity tools for Linux users. From office suites like LibreOffice to lightweight editors like AbiWord and creative tools for podcast production, this series explores software that boosts efficiency and creativity. Whether you’re a blogger, small business owner, or podcaster, discover free, customizable solutions tailored for Linux. Dive into our curated posts to enhance your workflow and stay ahead in 2025!
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An Overview of Writing Software Options
Writing is an essential skill for communication, and as technology continues to advance, the way we write is also evolving. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the types of writing software, apps, and web-based tools available, their benefits, and features.
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Useful Alternatives to Online Office Suites for Productivity
This blog post discusses some popular online office suites for productivity. It covers their features, evaluation criteria, and looks into future trends. This is a one-stop resource for anyone looking to understand the landscape of web-based office tools.
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Open Source Office Software : A continuous evolution since 1990s
In this post, we will explore the world of open source office software from the 1990s to the 2020s. The open-source office software landscape underwent remarkable development and growth during this era. This post provides an overview of major software tools and their key features during this period. Specifically, we explore the evolution of open-source office suites from 2000 to 2021, highlighting major players, web-based solutions, lesser-known tools, and mobile apps. This post was updated in October 2024. (more…)
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Evolution of Open Source Office Software since 1990s
In this post, we will look into the evolution of open source office software, from its humble beginnings in the 1990s to the robust, feature-rich suites available today. We’ll explore the major players, web-based solutions, lesser-known tools, and mobile apps that have shaped the open-source office software landscape. This post was updated in March 2025. -
Office Suite Journey: Staroffice in 2000 to Libreoffice Web, 2022
This morning I read a news update about LibreOffice, the free and open source office suite. They are in the process of releasing web based version. For this, they will use a technology called LOWA. The development is in early stage at this point in time. I learnt that a demonstration was given earlier, during the meet of free and open source software developers meeting (FOSDEM). Reading the article from Makeuseof, and looking at the web based interface brought back a flood of memories.
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