Good software is the basis of all PC use, but many professional programs are too expensive for private use. This is where free software-based applications step in. These apps, including their source code, are available for no charge on the internet.
Regarding the question of quality and functionality, there’s no need to worry—much open-source software offers real competition to professional products on both counts.
In this guide, we present the best open-source tools for typical areas of application—from Office, to media editing, to file management and backup.
OFFICE, PDF, AND CONFERENCE TOOLS
Editing documents is part of everyday computer life. With LibreOffice, you get a comprehensive office package for creating texts, spreadsheets, and presentations. The program is an offshoot of Open Office, whose source code was released back in 2000. The project is now being continued as Apache Open Office. The more frequent updates for LibreOffice offer advantages over Apache Open Office.
The current version, 7.5, brings improvements to the editing of text documents in Writer, including better formatting control of headings and easier insertion of tables. Colored bookmarks make navigation and finding
