Review of OpenGoo

To install OpenGoo, you must have the following installations: Apache 2.0+, PHP 5.0 + (5.2+recommended) and MySQL 4.1+ with InnoDB support. Simply download the program from Source Forge and install the program. I do not have the required software to run OpenGoo, but I was able to review the demo available at the OpenGoo website. My suspicion is that when you have the required software, the program installs with ease. Another benefit of OpenGoo is that it is cross-platform friendly.

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OpenGoo has an online manual that walks new users through the process of using the program. In addition, the program is available in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, French, Czech, Danish, French, and Italian. This makes working with colleagues in different countries much easier. Adding milestones, tasks, subtasks and sub-subtasks is relatively easy, and the handling of the program is quite intuitive. The only thing that keeps the program from rating higher is that the navigation is a bit clunky at times, and finding the module you need takes a bit longer than it might otherwise. As I used the demo version, I'm not sure whether the full version features shortcut keys.

OpenGoo is Free Open Source Software, which means you can use it for free and you can customize it to meet your personal needs. This makes OpenGoo an outstanding option for startup businesses and businesses that need a very basic project management software solution.

OpenGoo is great if you are looking for basic project management software that also manages email and documents. It is also a great option if your company is on a strict budget and wishes to use open source software. It also is a great option because users can adapt the program to their needs. The downsides of OpenGoo is that it isn't advanced enough to take care of project managers who require more detailed project management options - Gantt Charts, Resource Management, etc.