OpenOffice.org 3.0 Beta Released

If you've been looking out for OpenOffice.org 3.0 or are just looking for a new software package to try out this afternoon, OpenOffice.org 3.0 Beta has been released. OpenOffice.org 3.0 integrates ODF 1.2 support, Microsoft Office 2007 Import Filters, charting enhancements, improved note capabilities in Writer, new icons, and a start center. For Mac OS X users, OpenOffice.org 3.0 will now run without the need for X11 to be installed. In addition, there are bug-fixes and other minor features that make up this beta release. The complete beta feature list can be read on the OpenOffice marketing website. The 3.0 beta can be downloaded here. The OpenOffice 3.0 release candidate is expected on July 25, while the final release isn't expected until September 2, 2008.