Task #16 - Open source software completely conforms to our philosophy that a library should make information available at no cost. Having trouble downloading, which seems terribly easy. But it wouldn't open. I'll check back on this.**11/3/09--OK just took awhile to download. I created a text document and tried the different features, like spell check, font change, formatting. I like the features unique to Open Office like formulas. I also tried templates (similar to Publisher), and spreadsheets. Great to know about this alternate resource.