SCRIBUS 1.3.3.12

SCRIBUS 1.3.3.12 - OFFICE

WINDOWS, MacOS, LINUX

"Scribus is an open-source program that brings award-winning professional page layout to Linux/Unix, MacOS X, OS/2 and Windows desktops with a combination of "press-ready" output and new approaches to page layout. Underneath the modern and user friendly interface, Scribus supports professional publishing features, such as CMYK color, separations, ICC color management and versatile PDF creation"[1].
1.http://www.scribus.net/

Download - http://www.scribus.net/

NOTEPAD + +

NOTEPAD + + - OFFICE

WINDOWS

"Notepad++ is a free (as in "free speech" and also as in "free beer") source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL Licence.

Based on a powerful editing component Scintilla, Notepad++ is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL which ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size. By optimizing as many routines as possible without losing user friendlyness, Notepad++ is trying to reduce the world carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment.

This project is mature. However, there may be still some bugs and missing features that are being worked on. If you have any questions or suggestions about this project, please post them in the forums. Also, if you wish to make a feature request, you can post it there as well. But there's no guarantee that I'll implement your request.

You're encouraged to translate Notepad++ into your native tongue if there's not already a translation present in the Download Section. And if you want, help translating Notepad++ official site into your native tongue would be greatly appreciated"[1].

1.http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm

Download - http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm

KOMPOZER

KOMPOZER - OFFICE

WINDOWS, MacOS, LINUX

"KompoZer is a complete web authoring system that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing.

KompoZer is designed to be extremely easy to use, making it ideal for non-technical computer users who want to create an attractive, professional-looking web site without needing to know HTML or web coding"[1].

1.http://www.kompozer.net/

Download - http://www.kompozer.net/

IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY

IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY - OFFICE

WINDOWS

"Lotus Symphony was voted office productivity software product of the year for 2008 by Datamation Magazine readers. In what can only be described as an upset, relative newcomer, Lotus Symphony, beat out Microsoft Office, OpenOffice 2.3.1, ThinkFree Office and other nominees"[1].
1.http://symphony.lotus.com/software/lotus/symphony/home.nsf/home

Download - http://symphony.lotus.com/software/lotus/symphony/home.jspa

GOOGLE DOCS

GOOGLE DOCS - OFFICE

WEB, MOBILE

"Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form application offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. Google Docs combines the features of two services, Writely and Spreadsheets, which were merged into a single product on October 10, 2006. A third product for presentations, incorporating technology designed by Tonic Systems, was released on September 17, 2007"[1].
1.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Docs

Try Google Docs - https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=writely&passive=true&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2F&followup=http%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2F&ltmpl=homepage&nui=1&rm=false

AbiWORD

AbiWORD - OFFICE

WINDOWS, MacOS. LINUX

"AbiWord is a free software word processor. The name "AbiWord" (pronounced "Abby Word") is derived from the root of the Spanish word "abierto", meaning "open". It currently runs on Linux, Mac OS X (PowerPC), Microsoft Windows, ReactOS, BeOS (unsupported), AmigaOS 4.0 (through its Cygnix X11 engine), and other operating systems.

AbiWord was originally started by SourceGear Corporation as the first component of AbiSuite, as part of a plan to create a full Office Suite that would be free software. However, SourceGear gradually moved on to other business interests, and now the AbiWord project is run by a team of volunteer developers. AbiWord is part of GNOME Office, a collection of office applications with some degree of integration"[1].

Version 2.5.2 beta may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes. latest stable release is version 2.6.4.
1.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AbiWord

Download - http://www.abisource.com/

GLIFFY

GLIFFY - OFFICE

WINDOWS, WEB, FLASH

"Diagramming in your web browser without downloading additional software. Similar to Visio, yet in your web browser. Desktop application feel in a web-based diagramming solution. Add collaborators to your work and watch it grow. Link to published Gliffy drawings from your blog or wiki"[1].
1.http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/gliffy.com

Try Glifty - http://www.gliffy.com/

Adobe BUZZWORD

Adobe BUZZWORD - OFFICE

WINDOWS, MacOS. LINUX

"With Adobe® Buzzword® you can create a document, share it with colleagues, and review and revise it collaboratively on the web. Buzzword runs from Adobe secure servers, and your documents are stored there, so they are always available on the web.

Buzzword has two views, the Document Organizer and the Editor. Which view you start in depends on how you arrive at Buzzword. If someone sends you an e-mail message with a link to a Buzzword document, clicking the link opens the document in the Editor. Starting Buzzword from Acrobat.com opens the Document Organizer. Either way it’s easy to switch from Organizer to Editor, or you can keep both views open at once"[1].

1.http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Acrobat.com/Buzzword/

Download - http://www.adobe.com/acom/buzzword/

OpenOffice

Openoffice - HALL OF FAME

WINDOWS, MacOS, LINUX

OpenOffice.org is both an open-source product and a project. The product is a multiplatform office productivity suite. It includes desktop applications such as a word processor, a spreadsheet program, a presentation manager, and a drawing program, with a user interface and feature set similar to those of other office suites. OpenOffice.org also works transparently with a variety of file formats, including those of Microsoft Office. Localizations of OpenOffice.org are available in 27 languages, with more being constantly added by the community. OpenOffice.org runs on Solaris, Linux (including PPC Linux), and Windows. Written in C++ and with documented APIs licensed under the LGPL and SISSL open-source protocols, OpenOffice.org allows any knowledgeable developer to benefit from the source.

Version 3 includes support for Office 2007 files, improvement to the Commenting/Notes feature, multi-page views, spreadsheet collaboration, and other bug-fixes and updates.

Download -http://download.openoffice.org/