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StarOffice 8

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Very good
7.0
out of 10

Reviewed by: Jeff Bertolucci

Reviewed: 9/26/05
Release date: 9/26/05
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The good: Imports and exports files from Microsoft Office; new mail-merge and database wizards, improved interface and Adobe PDF-export tool; friendly for Linux and Solaris users.

The bad: Some Microsoft Office file imports are imperfect; no Macintosh version; lacks an e-mail client.

The bottom line: StarOffice 8 is an impressive upgrade of Sun Microsystems' bargain productivity suite. It's a good buy for small and large businesses, but users needing an e-mail program and a photo editor should consider Corel WordPerfect Office 12 Small Business Edition.

Specs: License qty: 1 user; License type: Complete package; Min Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, SunSoft Solaris 8 or later, SuSE Linux Kernel 2.4.0 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition  See full specs >>

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for StarOffice 8
Average user rating from 9 users
Very good
7.0
out of 10
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8 out of 10
Excellent
"Significant upgrade; first version that let me totally get rid of MS Office"
StarOffice 8 is finally ready for primetime. It's the most significant upgrade since version 6. I... (read more)
by BrandeisGrad, September 28, 2005
51 out of 51 users found this opinion helpful
8 out of 10
Excellent
"Why pay for Star Office?"
Why pay for Star Office when Open Office is free? I am very satisfied with Open Office. (read more)
by Joseph Clary, October 8, 2005
30 out of 40 users found this opinion helpful
4 comments posted to this opinion
8 out of 10
Excellent
"StarSoft Is Here!!!"
I have been using Star Office since the first download was available. However, Star8 really moves... (read more)
by MaximusofTroy, October 5, 2005
25 out of 25 users found this opinion helpful
5 out of 10
Average
"There are better options"
http://www.openoffice.org/. Open office is FREE and since is Open Source, any bugs found usually... (read more)
by bertmg, October 5, 2005
20 out of 45 users found this opinion helpful
2 comments posted to this opinion
9 out of 10
Spectacular
"Great application."
Star Office has been my office suite since its first public availability. Until the release of... (read more)
by Rjay, February 23, 2006
5 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful
9 out of 10
Spectacular
"Great Program Better Price"
I found that in a small business envirorment and at a university it meet the needs of 95% + of the... (read more)
by davidselwyn, December 16, 2005
5 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful
9 out of 10
Spectacular
"A viable alternative to MS Office"
Since the release of Office 2007 and the hideous new 'fluency' menu system I have looked for... (read more)
by wedgels, October 2, 2007
6 out of 10
Good
"Good alternative,but beware of memory usage"
I took a trial ver., loaded it and ran for some time. Finally, had to un-load it. Reason - while... (read more)
by baivab, May 21, 2006
1 comment posted to this opinion
1 out of 10
Abysmal
"why bother?"
Openoffice is free, and its got MSoffice plugin support. (read more)
by CogentConsulting, July 3, 2006
0 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion
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StarOffice 8

This product is no longer sold by our merchant partners. Information below was accurate at time of review.
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NYTimes Review

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StarOffice 8 review
StarOffice 8 - Overview

CNET editors' review

CNET editors' rating

Very good
7.0
out of 10

Reviewed by: Jeff Bertolucci

Reviewed: 9/26/05
Release date: 9/26/05
Editorial policies

Read CNET editors' review

The good: Imports and exports files from Microsoft Office; new mail-merge and database wizards, improved interface and Adobe PDF-export tool; friendly for Linux and Solaris users.

The bad: Some Microsoft Office file imports are imperfect; no Macintosh version; lacks an e-mail client.

The bottom line: StarOffice 8 is an impressive upgrade of Sun Microsystems' bargain productivity suite. It's a good buy for small and large businesses, but users needing an e-mail program and a photo editor should consider Corel WordPerfect Office 12 Small Business Edition.

Specs: License qty: 1 user; License type: Complete package; Min Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, SunSoft Solaris 8 or later, SuSE Linux Kernel 2.4.0 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition  See full specs >>

Buying choices

for StarOffice 8 from online stores:

This product is currently not in stock at any of our online merchants.


Find StarOffice 8 from our auction partner, eBay

Email me when this product is available


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Most Popular Office suites

  1. Microsoft Office for Mac 2008
  2. Microsoft Office Standard 2007
  3. Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 (Special Media Edition)
  4. Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 (Home and Student Edition)
  5. Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - complete package
OUR ADVERTISERS

CNET User opinions

for StarOffice 8
Average user rating from 9 users
Very good
7.0
out of 10
How would you rate this product?
Write your own review

Sort 9 user opinions by: Rating | Date | Comments posted |
Most helpful

8 out of 10
Excellent
"Significant upgrade; first version that let me totally get rid of MS Office"
StarOffice 8 is finally ready for primetime. It's the most significant upgrade since version 6. I... (read more)
by BrandeisGrad, September 28, 2005
51 out of 51 users found this opinion helpful
8 out of 10
Excellent
"Why pay for Star Office?"
Why pay for Star Office when Open Office is free? I am very satisfied with Open Office. (read more)
by Joseph Clary, October 8, 2005
30 out of 40 users found this opinion helpful
4 comments posted to this opinion
8 out of 10
Excellent
"StarSoft Is Here!!!"
I have been using Star Office since the first download was available. However, Star8 really moves... (read more)
by MaximusofTroy, October 5, 2005
25 out of 25 users found this opinion helpful
5 out of 10
Average
"There are better options"
http://www.openoffice.org/. Open office is FREE and since is Open Source, any bugs found usually... (read more)
by bertmg, October 5, 2005
20 out of 45 users found this opinion helpful
2 comments posted to this opinion
9 out of 10
Spectacular
"Great application."
Star Office has been my office suite since its first public availability. Until the release of... (read more)
by Rjay, February 23, 2006
5 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful
9 out of 10
Spectacular