SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows released
German software vendor SoftMaker has released a major update to its
popular SoftMaker Office application suite. SoftMaker Office 2006
for Windows includes updates to both TextMaker 2006 and PlanMaker
2006, two popular stand-alone applications, combined into one
integrated package. SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows offers a
cost-effective, compatible and competitive package for those looking
for alternatives to the traditional Microsoft Office suite.
SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows is composed of two popular office
applications. TextMaker 2006 is a powerful word processor that is
fully compatible with the latest release of Microsoft Word.
PlanMaker 2006 is a feature-rich spreadsheet application that is
completely compatible with Microsoft Excel. Together, TextMaker 2006
and PlanMaker 2006 cover most of the functions users require from
office suites, all in a user-friendly application suite. SoftMaker
Office 2006 for Windows loads incredibly quickly, eliminating the
delays associated with other vendors' office applications. SoftMaker
Office 2006 for Windows is also highly reliable, with no crashes or
surprises even on the largest documents or spreadsheets! SoftMaker
Office 2006 for Windows uses a dBase-compatible database, allowing
for easy integration between applications.
Compatibility is a key advantage of SoftMaker Office 2006 for
Windows. Microsoft Office formats are fully supported by SoftMaker
Office 2006 for Windows, as are many other formats in use today
including OpenOffice.org and OpenDocument formats. Both TextMaker
2006 and PlanMaker 2006 let users set their default file formats to
Microsoft Word or Excel so there is never a compatibility issue with
Microsoft Office. SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows has low demands
on hardware and operating system: It runs on any version of
Windows, even Windows 95, and is satisfied with low-end or older
computers.
SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows is now available for download,
priced at US$69.95 or EUR 69.95. Versions of SoftMaker Office 2006
for Linux, FreeBSD, Pocket PCs and Windows
CE.NET will be released
soon. Upgrades for earlier versions of SoftMaker Office, TextMaker
or PlanMaker are available at lower prices. As an alternative to the
high price of Microsoft Office or the limited technical support
offered for OpenOffice.org, SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows is a
winning office application software package. For more information,
visit
http://www.softmaker.com
SoftMaker has also refreshed its educational sponsorship program
with the release of SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows. Teachers in
schools and universities can obtain full versions of SoftMaker
Office 2006 for Windows at the greatly reduced price of only US$13
or EUR 13 for a site license. Students can purchase a personal
license for the full version of SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows
for only US$14 or EUR 14. SoftMaker’s educational sponsorship
program is a success, with over 40% of schools in Germany
already participating. For more information, visit
http://www.softmaker.com/english/education