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Project managers use a host of communication applications, and most call on commercial solutions such as Microsoft Office to meet their needs. Open-source office suites are a low-cost alternative, with some limitations. Here is a review of one popular solution that satisfies three questions that must be asked when evaluating the open-source option.
In addition to project scheduling tools, project managers rely heavily on spreadsheets, word processing, email, and presentation software to communicate and manage projects. Microsoft Office and Corel's Word Perfect Office are two commercial packages available to project managers. Depending on the package, a new user's license can cost between $300 and $600. These costs may be containable for a five-person sales office; however, across a larger organization, the investment in upgrading or replacing office software becomes difficult to justify. Open-source office suites are emerging as alternatives to these commercial office solutions.
Before diving into the open-source solutions, project managers should consider three key questions when evaluating open-source office productivity software:
Commercial software packages have a dedicated staff responsible for implementing new features into their product suite within specific marketing cycles.
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