FWIW I think my copy cost me next to nothing - cost of a blank CD I think, from a regular store, (Dick Smith). If you live in Australia or New Zealand, could be worth a try, or look around wherever you live. Also try a Google search. Less hassle than an overnight D/L. It is extra-ordinarily similar to MS Word. Cheers Rick H Sandi Beach wrote: > I have been wanting to try Open Office as I have heard so many good things > about it from members of the list. I started to do this and learned it would > take over 5 hours (I am on dialup) and a download accelerator was > recommended. I used to have one but I don't remember what it was. I am > pretty sure it was free. I would like to start the download some night and > go on to bed and, if it got stopped for any reason, be able to resume without > having to start all over again. > Anyone have one you really like and can recommend? > Sandi > > -- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/