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

On Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:59:13 -0400, Jean-Francois Nifenecker  
<jean-francois.nifenecker@laposte.net> wrote:

> 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.

I like the concept that are core features combined with extensions/plugins  
to add little used features. Also, extensions/plugins would allow the dev  
team to focus on the core code and not run done every minor feature that  
is wanted. And the extenstions/plugins could be developed and maintained  
by others who are not part of the dev team.

This requires determining what are truly core features and have a robust  
API/SDK to make extension development more robust.
--
Jay Lozier
jslozier@gmail.com

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