Reduce the loading time for a word processor by using a simpler, stripped-down program
Q I use a word processing program a lot but only use a fraction of its capabilities. I seem to remember reading somewhere that there is a simpler version of Openoffice Writer. I find this takes much longer to load than Word.
Grant Bell
A There are alternatives to Word and Openoffice that offer better performance. A good starting point is Abiword.
There is also a variant of Open Office called Go-oo Office.
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