Sudo dpkg -i *.deb Install 64 bit OpenOffice in Ubuntu and Linux Mint tar -xzvf Apache_OpenOffice_4.1.1_Linux_x86_install-deb_ Once we have the files, time to install them. wget /projects/openofficeorg.mirror/files/4.1.1/binaries/en-GB/Apache_OpenOffice_4.1.1_Linux_x86_install-deb_ Once you are in the Downloads, use the command below to download the files. Install 32 bit OpenOffice in Ubuntu and Linux Mint cd ~/Downloads If you are not sure, here is how to find out if you are using 32 bit or 64 bit Ubuntu. There are two versions available, 32 bit or 64 bit. Once you have removed LibreOffice, let’s see how to install OpenOffice now. To remove LibreOffice, use the following commands: sudo apt-get remove -purge libreoffice* Install OpenOffice In Ubuntu & Linux Mintīefore you go on installing OpenOffice, I would advise uninstalling the already installed LibreOffice. Without wasting more time, let’s see Open Office installation in Ubuntu and other Ubuntu-based Linux distributions. So, why am I writing OpenOffice installation guide then? Actually, it was a tutorial request by Michel and I obliged it. I wonder why it is not available in Ubuntu repository for easy installation. As an experienced Linux-er, I can run a few commands to install Open Office in Ubuntu but I am pretty sure this installation procedure could be off-putting for beginners.

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