Re: [libreoffice-users] Compatibility

Hi

Il 18/04/2011 9.26, timi@iafrica.com ha scritto:
> Right now that's not the case, for example each time I send an Impress file to an MS PP user
> and it blows up it further demonstrates the gulf that currently exists between open and closed
> systems.
MS PP can install Lib0... Lib0 users can't install MS PP without a valid 
license
> Much as though I detest the latest edition of powerpoint and it's anal GUI, I have no choice
> but to use it.... I can't afford the time to write in Impress and then spend a day trying to make
> it work in PP.
use Lib0 directly (if possible, see previous point)
> If you really want to hurt Uncle Bob then LibO must get it's act to together asap and ensure
> all LibO office apps are compatible to the extent that it allows trouble free document
> exchange between the open and closed systems.
Closed application can change file format or application interfaces at 
every release... it's better that MS users begin to use free software 
also on Windows system. Yes, it's possible    ;-)
> That way the MS user brigade will get confidence and hopefully may switch over... but until
> that day then Uncle Bob will rule the roost.
Migration is possible only if planned and desired... this is not only a 
technical problem
> Maybe someone can answer this?.... when will a LibO developer(s) focus on compatibility
> between MS and LibO.... and realise the way to sink MS is to prove reliability and
> compatibility in LibO.
This is only one goal... not the mission of Lib0.


Cheers
Stefano

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