There really has been a fantastic response to the post. Thanks one and all for comments so far... Don't feel you have to stop on my account... the more arguments the better. It's been assumed my situation in secondary - it's not, I teach in a primary school, which makes it all more incredible really when many haven't an office suite to speak of anyway. The inclusion argument is flippin' strong. The links (Govt. etc.) I've been posted are very handy in bulstering my case - not that I actually need to present a case as the SMT are all onside! Yes, folks, it's possible! They love the figures, you see. Just about to look at the evaluation version of Star Office just in case I've missed something. I thoroughly approve of OO.o, but need to get a flavour of the alternatives (database and clipart/templates I believe). -- Matt -- Matt Johnson ________________________________________________________________________ Download Yahoo! Messenger now for a chance to win Live At Knebworth DVDs http://www.yahoo.co.uk/robbiewilliams