The short version
A free open-source office suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
From the HackerLinks archive
LibreOffice
A free open-source office suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-24
Last seen:2026-08-24
Times seen:1
Website:libreoffice.org
Why it caught our attention
A former financial analyst strongly preferred it after moving personal work to Linux.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-24
“Almost 20 years later in 2026 I migrated all my personal stuff to Linux and Libre Office. I am amazed how much better this is than the Windows + Office setup my wife uses.”
dh2022 · comparison · first hand use
Direct HN comment
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