I don't think I'm that 'sold' on Open Office. Is it just another way for workaholics to justify working wherever they are? Let's get 25 hours of productivity out of any given day....
Yes, there could be advantages for students' use, the entire class will be assured to be on the same version of the package with no file conversion processes (gambles?). BUT, since few of my Title I students have home computers they are allowed to access, the benefits for my particular campus are dubious. As for myself, professionally or personally, I'm not sure it is such a hassle to carry my USB around if it means my documents are secure. Having my files accessible on the web isn't an obstacle that I've had to hurdle, and I really don't see it in the near future.
As for the software itself, it seems to have many of the same bells and whistles as WORD, POWERPOINT, and EXCEL (I don't use ACCESS.), but I would assume that the macros and formulas are slightly different. As for reliability and tech-support, is there any? Track record? At least we know where we stand with Microsoft - at their mercy, but still confident in the product. It may be a little too much to ask of one over-worked teacher to learn Open Office when Microsoft-Office works just fine.
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