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If you're tired of using the default LibreOffice (LO) on your Ubuntu system, there's a way to install and use the latest version without uninstalling the default one. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of downloading and installing the new version of LO.

The first step is to download the non-Ubuntu LO from the main download page or the archive. Once downloaded, extract the files to their own folders with the correct permissions. You can do this by opening Nautilus and right-clicking on the folder.

Next, you'll need to install the new version of LO. You can use Synaptic to uninstall any non-Ubuntu LO packages, including libreoffice-evolution support. After uninstallation, create a menu item/icon so that you can easily access the standard LO.

To ensure that both versions of LO are working correctly, open the Ubuntu LO and check if your Address data sources are working properly. You can do this by going to Database > Connect to an existing database > Evolution, Thunderbird, etc.

Now, start the standard LO to ensure all is working as expected: `/opt/libreoffice4.4/program/soffice`. To avoid any conflicts with the Ubuntu LO install, modify the bootstrap destination by changing the line `UserInstallation=$SYSUSERCONFIG/libreoffice/4` in the file `/opt/libreoffice4.4/program/bootstraprc`.

Finally, you can open gnome-terminal and cd to the `/DEB` folder: `cd /home//LibreOffice_4.4.5.1_Linux_x86_deb_helppack_en-US/DEBS`. This will extract the files to their own folders with the correct permissions.

It's worth noting that you can use any language and architecture (32bit or 64bit) as per your preference. For this explanation, we'll be using US English and 32-bit architecture.

By following these steps, you can easily download and install the new version of LibreOffice on your Ubuntu system without affecting your default LO installation.