Chapter 1 Installing StarOffice 8

This chapter describes how to install and to remove the StarOffice 8 office productivity suite on Windows, Solaris, and Linux.

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Caution –

Before you install StarOffice, ensure that you read the Readme file in the directory that contains the installation files. The Readme file contains important information that is not included in this guide.

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If you are a system administrator, you can refer to the StarOffice 8 Administration Guide for more detailed information about the tools that you can use to deploy StarOffice on a network.

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Note –

The StarOffice setup program also installs the Adabas D database, and a Java runtime system. If you do not want to install Adabas D or Java runtime system, choose a custom installation in the setup dialog.

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Installing StarOffice 8 on Windows

The following sections describe how to install, repair, update, or remove StarOffice 8 from a computer that uses the Microsoft Windows operating system.

System Requirements For Windows

• Refer to the Readme file for the system requirements

Installing StarOffice on Windows

You can install StarOffice from a CD or from a downloaded installation set.

To Install StarOffice 8 on Windows

Before You Begin

You need administrator rights to install StarOffice 8 on Windows.

Steps

1. Locate the directory that contains the StarOffice 8 installation files.

2. Double-click the Setup application.

3. Follow the installation instructions.

   The setup application might ask you if you want to install for multiple users or for a single user. If you choose to install for multiple users, then every user gets the icons to start StarOffice 8.

   Commands and icons to start Writer, Calc, Impress, and Draw are added to the Windows Start menu.

Repairing, Modifying, or Removing a StarOffice Installation on Windows

You can use the StarOffice installation program to perform the following actions. To perform these actions, you need administrator rights.

• Repair - restores file associations and installs missing files.

• Modify - adds or removes files, filters, or modules.

• Remove - removes StarOffice 8 from your computer. Your documents are not removed.

To Repair, Modify, or Remove StarOffice on Windows

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Note –

The following steps describe how to access the StarOffice installation dialog on Windows XP. On other Windows systems, the procedure might vary.

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Before You Begin

Exit all StarOffice programs, including the Quickstarter on the Windows task bar.

Steps

1. In Windows, click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.

2. In the list of programs, click StarOffice 8.

3. To repair or modify StarOffice, click Change.

4. To remove StarOffice, click Remove.

Installing StarOffice 8 on Linux or Solaris Operating Systems

The following section describes how to install or remove StarOffice 8 on a computer running a Linux or Solaris operating system.

System Requirements

• Refer the Readme file for the system requirements

Installing and Removing StarOffice on Linux or Solaris

To Install StarOffice 8 on Linux or Solaris

Steps

1. Open a shell or terminal window.

2. Enable graphics display for the superuser.

   As a normal user, enter the following command:

   xhost +

3. Become superuser.

   Enter su - to become superuser.

4. Set the DISPLAY variable to point to your machine.

   Enter the following command:

   export DISPLAY=your_machine_name:0.0

   or enter the equivalent commands for your shell environment.

5. Change to the directory that contains the StarOffice 8 installation program.

6. Start the setup script.

   Enter the following command:

   ./setup

7. Follow the instructions.

To Remove StarOffice 8 on Linux or Solaris

Steps

1. Open a shell or terminal window.

2. Enable graphics display for the superuser.

   As a normal user, enter the following command:

   xhost +

3. Become superuser.

   Enter su - to become superuser.

4. Set the DISPLAY variable to point to your machine.

   Enter the following command:

   export DISPLAY=your_machine_name:0.0

   or enter the equivalent commands for your shell environment.

5. Change to the StarOffice 8 installation directory.

   By default, this directory is /opt/staroffice8

6. Start the setup script.

   Enter the following command:

   ./setup

7. On the first screen, select to uninstall.

8. Follow the instructions.