openoffice 1.1.3 writer can't save

I am using openoffice 1.1.3, SuSE 9.2, KDE 3.4.0b, kernel 2.6.8-24.14-default. When I try to save anything in openoffice 1.1.3 writer, the browse/save window flashes momentarily and then I get a KDE crash handler window. Is anyone else having the same experience? Does anyone know what's going on and how to fix it or a workaround? Would be grateful for any help or advice. Thanks in advance. Eddie