What are the best lightweight office suites for Linux?
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CoolGiraffe22
I'm looking for an office suite for Linux that's simple to use and doesn't come with a lot of the usual complications. I don't need anything too advanced and would love to find something lightweight. Are there any options aside from the well-known ones? I also don't need any collaboration features, just something that works smoothly without too much hassle.
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For something simple, there's always AbiWord for word processing or Gnumeric for spreadsheets if you don’t need a full suite. But if you want all the features, LibreOffice is still your best bet.
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You might want to check out SoftMaker. They have a free 2021 version available if you sign up, and it runs quite like MS Office, which could be a good fit.
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I’ve had a good experience with OnlyOffice. It looks clean and handles MS Office files pretty well, so it might be worth checking out!
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If you want something super light and don’t mind working online, you could go for the Google Suite. It's browser-based, so no installation is necessary and it’s easy to use for basic tasks.
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LibreOffice is usually the go-to choice for me. It covers most needs, and while it might not be the lightest, it gets the job done without much fuss.
CleverOtter45: I totally agree! LibreOffice is the best option out there.
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TechieTurtle66: OnlyOffice works great on Linux Mint too!