An addendum to Tomaz Bodner's excellent article on Linux and Star Office (Post Database, September 8, 1999). Tomaz referred to but didn't emphasize the fact that there is also a Windows version of Star Office v5.1, downloadable from Star's (oop's Sun's) FTP site. Alas, it too weighs a hefty 65mb. Anyway, you can get it at https://www.sun.com/products/staroffice/get.htm.

For those who find downloading a 65mb file less than enjoyable, Sun is also offering a CD for US$10 plus shipping (alas, expensive for Thailand) which includes Star Office v5.1 for all currently supported platforms (i.e. Solaris Sparc/Intel, Linux, OS/2, Windows 9x/NT). Or perhaps you can wait a while longer for the CD to wash onto the shores of Panthip Plaza.

Note: Previous to Sun's acquisition of Star Division, Star Office was free for personal use, but business use required the purchase of a non- personal version of the software. I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) Sun has now made it free for all to use. Free - love the sound of that word.