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To start Evolution, click Computer > More Applications > Office > Evolution Mail and
Calendar.
The first time you start Evolution, it prompts you with a few questions as it sets up a
mail account and helps you import mail from your old mail client. Then it shows you
how many new messages you have and lists upcoming appointments and tasks. The
calendar, address book and mail tools are available in the shortcut bar on the left.
For more information, see Chapter 6, Evolution: E-Mail and Calendaring (↑Application
Guide).
2.9 Opening or Creating Documents
with OpenOffice.org
For creating and editing documents, OpenOffice.org is installed with the GNOME
desktop. OpenOffice.org is a complete set of office tools that can both read and save
Microsoft Office file formats. OpenOffice.org has a word processor, a spreadsheet, a
database, a drawing tool and a presentation program.
To get started, click Computer > OpenOffice.org Writer or select an OpenOffice.org
module by clicking Computer > More Applications > Office and selecting the module
you want to open.
A number of sample documents and templates are included with OpenOffice.org. You
can access the templates by clicking File > New > Templates and Documents. In addition,
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