Re: [libreoffice-users] Any plans to incorporate anything from the Lotus Symphony UI?

On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 9:25 AM, Tanstaafl <tanstaafl@libertytrek.org>wrote:

> On 2013-02-19 11:44 AM, sun shine <phaedrusv@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On 19/02/13 16:33, Tanstaafl wrote:
> >
> > > I read recently that IBM had finally donated all of the Lotus Symphony
> > > UI code to AOO...
> > >
> > > Are there any plans to at least take a look at this code and possibly
> > > cherry pick it to give a facelift for LO? I don't want (hate!) the
> > > ribbon in MSO, but would love to see the UI with a decent
> > > facelift/refresh...
>  And what did you have in mind?
> >
>
> Tabbed interface (should be optional/easy to drag/move a doc out into its
> own window), formatting tools/toolbars on the side (Symphony are on the
> right, but should be movable), TaskPane (similar to the ribbon, but doesn't
> replace the menus), and there are others...
>
> Lots to pick from, so it should at least be on the table...


It's a ridiculous amount of work to integrate the code even if it's open.
Furthermore, the debate is ongoing and heated about if those kinds of
changes are even desired.

Best,
Joel

-- 
*Joel Madero*
LibreOffice QA Volunteer
jmadero.dev@gmail.com

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