When I attempt to use Open Office I get (calc example) thesplash screen,
and sometimes it appears to start but fails to respond.

Sleeping
/usr/lib/openoffice/program/oostart

Sleeping
/bin/sh /usr/lib/openoffice/program/soffice -calc -splash pipe=5

Sleeping
/usr/lib/openoffice/program/soffice.bin -calc -splash-pipe=5


What are the common configuration errors, etc. that cause OO to not work?

Thanks,
Dave