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title: StarOffice
date: "2001-10-09T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 1622
description: I suggest trying the StarOffice 6.0 beta as a free alternative to Microsoft Office. It serves as a cost-effective productivity suite for users looking to move away from expensive proprietary software options.
keywords: [staroffice, office suites, sun microsystems, microsoft office alternative, beta software]
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Download [StarOffice 6.0b](http://www.sun.com/software/star/staroffice/6.0beta/) if you're looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office that's free (at least the beta is).