StarOffice 8 released with better Office compatability
StarOffice, Sun's commercial version of OpenOffice.org, has hit version 8. The main emphasis in this release is improved compatability with Microsoft Office documents. Also present is the now-default OpenDocument file format, an XForms editor, new database and mail merge wizards, PDF generation, and interface improvements. StarOffice 8 costs $69.95, but there's a 90-day free trial if you just want to get your feet wet. Curiously missing is a Mac version.