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To: paul who wrote (18974)	8/28/1999 9:13:00 AM
From: Marvin Mansky	Respond to of 64865

The only way StarOffice 5.1 will develop is if SUNW creates a mature product that is as good or better than the MS Office suite. If you observe the layout and touch and feel of the StarOffice suite it is uncanny how similar it is to MSOffice. There are, of course, differences since it was developed independently (with a little copying I'm sure). I believe I can learn to love it and understand how to maximize my use of the software as time goes on. Yes, the fact that I can some day use a PC totally without MS is a nice thought but I am still interested in the features and "ease of use" of the software. Now remember it's FREE. Free is great to an extent, that is if it is useful. I am intrigued how SUNW will pay such a large amount of money for StarDivision and not sell "Shrink wrap" versions of StarOffice 5.1 or sell it over the net. Well they know that Corel has essentially failed to compete with MS by selling their software. Don't you think SUNW will take the wind out of their sails in their court arguments against the tactics of MS? Aren't they doing the same thing or very similar thing as MS has done to gain market share for StarOffice 5.1? I guess, after a while they must "fight fire with fire". What are your thoughts