Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: MS raised prices so people will now start renting their office products instead

Whilst a condom is always wise I still prefer to put it on for
myself........

On 6 October 2012 18:13, Jay Lozier <jslozier@gmail.com> wrote:

> On 10/06/2012 11:37 AM, Spencer Graves wrote:
> > On 10/6/2012 6:13 AM, Andreas Säger wrote:
> > > Am 05.10.2012 14:09, John Clegg wrote:
> > > > I thought LO was emulating MSO 97??
> > > Read-only is the only sensible way to open other people's files (web
> > > downloads, mail attachments).
> >
> >
> >       Why?
> >
> >
> >       What if I want to edit it?  Are you outlawing collaborative
> > work?  I'm confused.
> >
> >
> >       Spencer
> Spencer
>
> Usually "Save As" 'will allow you to create an editable version.
>
> The issue is security and balancing usefulness and safety. If you are
> only allowed to open with limited privileges (no macro execution or
> editing) the possibility of infecting your computer unintentionally with
> malware is lessened considerably. This gives the users a chance to
> verify before granting full privileges on their computers.
>
> Having cleaned serious malware infections on friends and coworkers
> computers; the inconvenience is worth the protection. It is not perfect
> but puts another step in the way of disaster.
>
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> Jay Lozier
> jslozier@gmail.com
>
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