OpenOffice.org - the best Microsoft Office alternative!

If you haven't yet heard of OpenOffice, then you better pay attention:

According to the front page of OpenOffice.org, “OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute.”

Much to my satisfaction, I've been using OpenOffice for years. All the while, I have been wondering why anyone would pay hundreds and even thousands of dollars for less-capable software such as Microsoft Office.