Sun ODF Plug-in for Microsoft Word now available!Microsoft Word users now can easily import and export to the OpenDocument Format.(ie: OpenOffice & StarOffice, etc.)
" The StarOffice 8 Conversion Technology Preview, a plug-in for Microsoft Word 2003 that allows users of Microsoft Word 2003 to read, edit and save to the OpenDocument Format (ODF) is now available.
This initial plug-in application will support the conversion of text documents (.doc/.odt) only and full support of spreadsheet and presentation documents will be available in the final version, expected in April. The converter is easy to setup and use, the conversion happens transparently and the additional memory footprint is minimal. Microsoft Word users now can have seamless two-way conversion of Microsoft Word's documents to and from ODF."
Open SourceThe availability of the source code enables customization, ports to different platforms, deeper integration options and localization for any language.
For more information about the OpenOffice.org project including features, system requirements, documentation and other projects, please see
http://www.OpenOffice.org.
More Info @ Sun Microsystems