OO isnt the only option ZoHo, Abiword and Gnumeric.

We've stuck with 2003 and move that license to new machines as old ones are 
retired. (which I am told is legal).

We've had no issues with the 07 compatibility pack (thus far, and I can't say 
what was the cost to install was ...)

Microsoft Office @ $50 each over 10 years of mainstream support, the costs 
are miniscule compared to other costs to educate students. (I don't mean that 
negatively, I mean it's a bargain).

Seems odd to me that given the salary/benefit costs of any given employee, 
one would even think of quibling over $5/year for office software ...

There are hidden costs using OO, the first time that there is a issue with 
conversion, and that file doesnt quite look right, how much payroll are you 
going to burn through to get it resolved, how much payroll to get clipart 'good 
enough' or rejigger your lesson plans ...

However, if OO provides some competition and MSFT therefore makes a better 
product or sells it to us cheaper, so be it.


R.