AbiWord 2.2 Unleashed!
December 3, 2004
AbiWord 2.2 is a multi-platform word processor that combines state-of-the-art usability, powerful features, excellent inter-operability, and a powerful framework to extend the program as needed.
AbiWord features superb MS Word inter-operability and unparalleled support for web publishing standards. AbiWord's quality and its unbeatable price have led numerous institutions to install it on tens of thousands of seats worldwide. Rather than go on about all AbiWord has to offer, let's hear what others have to say:
TechTV promotes AbiWord as "sure to make you happy and save you money."
MSNBC says that "[y]ou should try it, even if you already own another word processor."
AbiWord's size was a pleasant surprise to Flexbeta - "I can't imagine such a magnificent word processor being so small."
PC Magazine points out that "if you know Word, you'll find AbiWord easy to use."
Processor calls AbiWord a "compelling program for those looking to save a buck and get a good word processor."
AbiWord has been the winner of Linux Journal's Editor's Choice and Reader's Choice awards as well as a LinuxWorld Show favorite.
Among the new features in AbiWord 2.2 are:
- A MacOSX port
- Tables of contents
- Document history/revisions
- Text frames
- Better support for international scripts and locales
- List folding
- Text wrapping around images
- Faster rendering
- Dashboard integration
- Visual drag and drop
This release also includes an enormous number of bug fixes and improvements across the board.
AbiWord is available immediately from http://www.abisource.com/download/ and your favorite distributors.