..wps - Microsoft Works document
.pub - Microsoft Publisher document
.xls - Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet
.odt - OpenOffice.org Writer text document
.docx - Microsoft Word 2007 XML based document file format
.pps - Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow
.pages - iWork Pages document file
file extension ODS - OpenOffice.org Calc Spreadsheet file
.ODSFile extension ODS description:
The OpenDocument Format (ODF) is an open XML-based document file format for office applications to be used for documents containing text, spreadsheets, charts, and graphical elements. The file format makes transformations to other formats simple by leveraging and reusing existing standards wherever possible. As an open standard under the stewardship of OASIS, OpenDocument also creates the possibility for new types of applications and solutions to be developed other than traditional office productivity applications.
Mime: application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet
Associated applications to file extension ODS:
Company / developer:
Open Source Software
OpenOffice.org Calc
CALC is the spreadsheet program you've always wanted. Newcomers find it intuitive and easy to learn; professional data miners and number crunchers will appreciate the comprehensive range of advanced functions.
Advanced DataPilot technology makes it easy to pull in raw data from corporate databases; cross-tabulate, summarise, and convert it into meaningful information.
Natural language formulas let you create formulas using words (e.g. "sales - costs").
The Intelligent Sum Button inserts a sum function or a subtotal automatically, depending on context.
Wizards guides you through choosing and using a comprehensive range of advanced spreadsheet functions, or download templates from our Extensions repository for ready-made spreadsheet solutions.
Styles and Formatting makes it easy to apply flexible cell formatting options, including freely rotating contents, templates, backgrounds, borders, and many more. You can be your own spreadsheet expert thanks to templates with built-in functions, allowing you to concentrate on your real work.
Scenario Manager allows "what if ..." analysis at the touch of a button - e.g. compare profitability for high / medium / low sales forecasts.
CALC's solver component allows solving optimization problems where the optimum value of a particular spreadsheet cell has to be calculated based on constraints provided in other cells.
Encourage collaborative working on spreadsheets with CALC's multiple users support. By sharing a spreadsheet other users can easily add their data to the spreadsheet. The spreadsheet owner can then easily integrate the new data with a few clicks. This collaboration feature helps avoid editing conflicts.
Save your spreadsheets in OpenDocument format, the new international standard for office documents. This XML based format means you're not tied in to CALC. You can access your spreadsheets from any OpenDocument compliant software.
Of course, you are free to use your old Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, or save your work in Excel format for sending to people who are still locked into Microsoft products. If all they want to see is your results, then use Portable Document Format (.pdf) - no need to buy any extra software. Since version 3.0, CALC has been able to read .xlsx files created with Microsoft Office 2007 or Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac OS X.
Company / developer: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Features and Benefits
Enhanced usability, compatibility, interoperability, new XML File Format, and more developer features and tools all combine to make StarOffice the best office suite value by far.
StarOffice Writer
Whether you need to snap out a quick memo or craft an in-depth report with a table of contents, diagrams, and indexes, StarOffice Writer makes it simple. New: Mail merge wizard and format paintbrush.
StarOffice Calc
The StarOffice Calc spreadsheet lets you calculate, analyze, and share your data quickly and easily. New: More rows per sheet and enhanced DataPilot (called PivotTable in Microsoft Office).
StarOffice Draw
StarOffice Draw helps you bring your communications to life with easy-to-create organizational charts, network diagrams, floor plans and sketches, and lots more.
StarOffice Impress
StarOffice Impress is a full-featured presentation tool. Check out: Preformatted templates, Flash export and support for CustomShapes (called AutoShapes in Microsoft Office).
StarOffice Base
StarOffice enables you to easily create "self-contained" database documents with all relevant data, table definitions, reports, and forms. New: Table wizards make it easy for anyone to set up a database.
Enterprise Tools & Support
Enterprise users will benefit from XForms support, increased document security, the Java Desktop System Configuration Manager, and the OASIS OpenDocument XML file format. New: Migration Tools.
Company / developer: Baltsoft Software
Free PDF Converter is a online web-based document to PDF converter software. It converts various types of files like Word DOC, Excel XLS, PostScript PS, PowerPoint PPT, RichText RTF and others to PDF. The PDF documents are created in few mouse clicks, no any additional software is required. PDF files can be protected with password or watermark added to document.
Company / developer: Open Source Software
OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute.
OpenOffice.org is an open-source project, home of the OpenOffice.org software, the most widely distributed open-source multi-platform productivity suite. The OpenOffice.org community was founded by Sun Microsystems in 2000. An active community, of which Sun is a key member, enhances and supports the OpenOffice.org office suite.
The OpenOffice.org application runs on most major operating system platforms including Windows, Linux and the Solaris Operating System, and more than 60 localizations are in different stages of development. Some platforms and languages, such as Mac OS X, might not yet be available in the most current version.