Re: [libreoffice-users] .docx can't be read

On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 16:52, Joep L. Blom <jlblom@neuroweave.nl> wrote:
> I'm impressed by all the comment on a not very important file. I don't know
> if the originators (my acquaintances) did what some thought namely putting
> all information within a text-box but I doubt it as they are not very
> computer literate.

The point is not that the file may or may not be important, or if it
was made the "proper" or improper way. The point is that this
perfectly valid docx file does not open in software that is designed
to be compatible with docx.


> Dotan, its interesting that you could read it with office.live.com.
> I tried the site but I have to do something very scary: to get a windows id
> and give my credentials to MS$!

Yes, I have done that.

> That is too much for me. If a commercial
> robber gives you something for free than you're sure you'll get screwed. I
> admire your courage but as a private person I will stay on the safe side.

Although I personally prefer pragmatism over idealism, I very much
honour your stance. I actually envy that I cannot disregard pragmatism
as you can do. I mean that. Do you use Debian by chance?


> The only MS$ products I use(d) are those that were sold together with afew
> laptops as it was practically impossible to buy one without the MS$ OS. To
> be honest I use it in a virtual environment as I have 2 professional
> programs that only will run in that environment.

In Microsoft's defence, I love their keyboards, I love .NET, and I've
heard very good things about their games. It's only their operating
system, office suite, and web browser that are so problematic.


> Tom and Gordon, from your comment I get the impression that it is a bug in
> LO as LO will not display images and text placed in a text box I will look
> into it as I agree with others that it is not important how weird people
> construct their documents. If some construction is not allowed, the user
> should be warned.
> A remain very interested in the discussion.
> Joep


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