In just a short time you can learn how to use OpenOffice.org, Firefox, and Thunderbird to browse the web, manage email, and create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and graphics of all kinds - everything from simple letters to detailed financial reports to dazzling animations.

    Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book allows you to zero right in on that one particular task you need to accomplish right now - and then lets you get back to work.

Chapter 1 Start here
Chapter 2 Learning writer's basics
Chapter 3 Making your words look good
Chapter 4 Adding lists, tables, and graphics
Chapter 5 Using writer's advanced features
Chapter 6 Getting to know Calc
Chapter 7 Working with Calc data
Chapter 8 Formattting spreadsheets with Calc
Chapter 9 Creating advanced spreadsheets
Chapter 10 Using Calc as a simple database

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Author Descriptions

Greg Perry is a speaker and a writer on both the programming and the application sides of computing. Know for his skills in bringing computer topics to the novice’s level, Greg has sold more than two million computer books worldwide, including Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP in 24 Hours.