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Implementing Open Source Software / Solutions
Many companies remember the last time they tried to implement open source software as a scary experience and one they won't try to repeat until absolutely necessary. Other companies argue that it doesn't make sense to use a product that isn't the same as Microsoft because they need to re-train their staff. Below is a list of a few software packages that can be used to replace a Microsoft product and can do so with minimal retraining. These packages don't require you to change from the standard Windows operating system.
Replacement Office Suite
Open Office (http://www.openoffice.org/) is a replacement office productivity suite which can be used quickly and easily by existing Microsoft Office users, especially those that only use functions such as word processing, spreadsheeting and presentations. OpenOffice.org can also read Microsoft Word format documents and complies with saving standard compliant documents with direct PDF export. OpenOffice.org does include database and graphics applications as well.
Replacement Project Planning Tool
Open WorkBench (http://www.openworkbench.org/) is a wonderful resource based planning tool. Try it out. It's free and has many different features to Microsoft's Project.
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