With StarOffice 8 Enterprise Edition, large organizations get an affordable yet powerful productivity tools for the Solaris, Linux, and Windows operating systems, as well as full interoperability with Microsoft Office.
Key Benefits
Simplify and accelerate migration while cutting cost and complexity.
A complete and powerful office package with broad compatibility.
Document and data safety through digital signatures.
Delivers functionality to all users through advanced accessibility features.
StarOffice 8 Migration Tools Migration tools reduce the risk, cost, and complexity of migrating from Microsoft Office to StarOffice software. Built-in tools include:
Macro Migration Wizard
Migrates Microsoft Office macros automatically
Reduces the costs for macro migration significantly
Simplifies migration with Wizard guides
Analyzes the macro code
Professional Analysis Wizard
Automates document analysis to identify migration risks
Assesses an installation and calculates the migration cost
Java Desktop System (JDS) Configuration Manager The JDS Configuration Manager replaces the StarOffice Configuration Manager (SCM) of StarOffice 7, adding the following new features:
Improved User Interface The redesigned UI has been simplified and provides a clear overview of all configuration items.
Performance and Scalability Improvements A local registry and incremental updates offer improved startup and runtime performance.
Profiles Profiles let you group and organize settings. Profiles can be reused for different parts of your organization or individual users.
Easier Multi-Language Installation The multi-language installation feature allows users to select a language to install without having to re-install specific language packs and support for the native installation. Users can simply change the UI language via the application options.
Productivity
Full Productivity Suite StarOffice 8 programs Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, and Base combine to support your collaboration, communication, information gathering, and analysis needs.
XForms Support StarOffice 8 software introduces XForms support, enabling higher levels of interoperability with other vendors who also support this standard. StarOffice 8 software is able to create and edit XForms based on the OpenDocument format. XForms allow you to define dependencies between form controls and calculations without programming or writing macros.
XML Input/Output Filters The XML filter imports and exports XML files in StarOffice using standard XSL transformation templates. XSL templates are a standard of the W3C.
OASIS Open Document Format StarOffice 8 adopts the OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured information Standards) OpenDocument format. This further increases the interoperability of StarOffice as files can be exchanged with any application that also uses the OASIS XML file format.
Support Sun Software Premium and Standard Service Plans are a comprehensive and efficient way to get the most out of your investment in software. With Sun Software Premium and Standard Service Plans, our experienced support engineers are available to help you identify and resolve technical issues with your StarOffice software.
Security
Security Management The Java Desktop System (JDS) Configuration Manager helps you manage StarOffice policies, security settings, and authentication.
Digital Signatures Secure and protect your StarOffice 8 documents with digital signatures. You can authenticate a document or macro via the electronic signature, as well as verify that a document has not been altered since it was digitally signed.
Document Protection Concerned about whether or not to run a macro? Digital signatures help you make wise and secure decisions about which macros are safe.
Enhanced LDAP Authentication You can now connect StarOffice to a LDAP server using secure sockets layer, giving you higher security when accessing data in StarOffice files.
Accessibility
Section 508 Conformity Sun supports Federal Government efforts to meet the needs of persons with disabilities, and has developed StarOffice 8 (as well as previous versions) to meet the requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For information on Section 508 compliance, you may request product accessibility documentation from Section 508 Product Documentation Requests.
Accessibility Features StarOffice 8 software offers accessibility features for users with poor vision, blindness, deafness, or impaired motor skills. Some key accessibility features include:
Keyboard controls Keyboard controls give users the ability to perform all input via a keyboard, without using a mouse or other device.
Support for alternative input/output devices Screen magnification, on-screen keyboards, and screen readers, through the Java Accessibility API, give users with physical disabilities access to all the functions of the software program.
Accessible user documentation and online help Accessible user documentation and online help supports screen readers and magnifiers, and fully describes the StarOffice 8 accessibility features.
Spotlight
Make the move from Microsoft Office to StarOffice 8.
