I replaced Microsoft Word with a self-hosted, open-source alternative
I replaced Microsoft Word with a self-hosted, open-source alternativeNo, not I, as I had replaced Microsoft Office many years ago. But nevertheless an interesting read and a good reminder that most folks don't really NEED Microsoft Word, with all the great alternatives around today.
My go-to office suite is actually FreeOffice which has much the same going for it as ONLYoffice, which I also have installed.
Apart from being open source, these alternative suites are also truly cross-platform and friendlier when it comes to adhering to open standard formats such as the Open Document Format. The network effect though is still super strong around the world, being fuelled by a powerful PR machine, which is now telling everyone they need to have AI built into their office suites. Actually, FreeOffice does have an option for that, as well as a dramatically lower once-off pro-plan cost, but do you need it inside your office suite?
See I replaced Microsoft Word with a self-hosted, open-source alternative
It also includes a spreadsheet and presentation editor!
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