Re: [libreoffice-users] CNET is claiming the best free MSO alternative is not LO

2013/6/8 Jean-Francois Nifenecker <jean-francois.nifenecker@laposte.net>:
> Hi,
>
> jumping in the bandwaggon..
>
> Le 08/06/2013 18:33, Jay Lozier a écrit :
>
> > I think there is a basic agreement that at least 25% of the features in
> > MSO could be eliminated and no one would notice. I would not be
> > surprised if LO and AOO could eliminate about 20% of the features
> > without anyone noticing. I am suggesting any features be eliminated just
> > that all office suites could probably go on a feature diet and actually
> > improve their products. Just that some need a more rigorous diet than
> > others.
>
>
> An idea I've been having for 20+ years now is: how about an office
> automation tool (wordprocessor, spreadsheet, whatever) that would come with
> the bare minimal features (define: bare minimal) and could be "enhanced" by
> adding features through a plugin system à la LibreOffice extensions?
>
> This way, anyone could tailor the software to their exact needs and the
> tools devs would focus on dedicated areas to add features.
>
> --
> Jean-Francois Nifenecker, Bordeaux

I can see a few problems with that, but I still agree it could be a good idea.
I'm also not sure how easy it would be for the developers to achieve this.
It should be easy to find and install the plug-ins without leaving the
program, I think.


Johnny Rosenberg

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