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While you sometimes get what you pay for, that’s not always true with computer software. Some free programs are very high-quality and even superior to paid software.
Review site calls the free office suite Open Office “a credible rival to MS Office.” You can save and read files in the common Microsoft formats, such as .doc. The interface is similar to older versions of MS Office. Besides writing and spreadsheet programs, it offers counterparts to Microsoft PowerPoint and the Access database program. Download it at .
Savings: $85 to $325, depending on MS Office version. Gregory Karp, The Morning Call (Allentown, Pa.)
