# Open office vs. MS Office suite

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-office-vs-ms-office-suite/526781>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 28, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-office-vs-ms-office-suite/526781 "2010-01-28T16:40:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\
**Post date:** [January 29, 2010, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-office-vs-ms-office-suite/526781/21 "2010-01-29T23:10:21Z")

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While openoffice might be sufficient, I want to point out that Microsoft Office has a [free trial](http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA101741481033.aspx) that would get you through the three-week period.

If you want the longest period possible, wait and install it at the beginning of the month, as it has a two-month trial period or 60 days, whichever is shorter. (See the [FAQ](http://us20.trymicrosoftoffice.com/faq.aspx) under Order Information \> How long can I use the trial?)

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