Step 1 – Download Software Packages
The first step in the installation process is to download the software packages.
A. Optionally, download the Java JRE offline installation package for Windows. As of the date of these instructions:
- Most recent version of the JRE: Version 6 Update 6
- Installation package file name: jre-6u6-windows-i586-p.exe
- Download location: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/
(Click to download "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 6", click to accept license agreement, then select Windows Offline Installation, jre-6u6-windows-i586-p.exe) - Other versions: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/previous.jsp
B. If OpenOffice is not already installed on the client machines, download the OpenOffice installer for Windows without the JRE bundled. As of the date of these instructions:
- Most recent version of the OpenOffice suite: Version 2.4.1
- Installation package file name: OOo_2.4.1_Win32Intel_install_en-US.exe
- Download location: http://download.openoffice.org/
(Click "Get more platforms and languages", uncheck the box after "Include the Java JRE with this download", then click "Download") - Other versions at: http://distribution.openoffice.org/mirrors/
C. Download the OpenOffice-Enterprise client software installer. As of the date of these instructions:
- Most recent version of OpenOffice-Enterprise client software: Build 514
- Corresponding package file name: ooewin-514.msi
- Download location: http://OpenOfficeTechnology.com/download