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From: Rich Lewis <rlewis3@gmail.com>
To: Ken Springer <snowshed1@q.com>
Cc: "users@global.libreoffice.org" <users@global.libreoffice.org>
Sent: Sunday, 9 June 2013, 18:31
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: CNET is claiming the best free MSO alternative is not LO
This is very true. The only way to ensure compatibility is if you control all the extensions,
which would be a nightmare.
Sticking with the paradigm of upgrading software breaks a lot of uncontrolled X, Microsoft did
this on a larger scale. When they introduced Internet Explorer 10 they broke X number of websites
(including our gradebook website). The fix is simple, just click the compatibility icon, but try
explaining that to hundreds of parents of students who don't even know the difference between
Chrome and Internet Explorer.
Anyway, my point is that complaints will pile up. Like it or not, breaking plugins and extensions
will make people feel less secure with LibreOffice. People always reach higher up on the chain
for something to blame.
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 9, 2013, at 9:42 AM, Ken Springer <snowshed1@q.com> wrote:
On 6/8/13 11:14 AM, Jay Lozier wrote:
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.
There is a downside to the extensions/plugins idea. It's who creates them.
I run into this problem all the time with Firefox and Thunderbird. Many of the extensions and
plugins are developed by folks outside of Mozilla. You find X number of them that allow you to
add specific features that make the program operate the way you like, do what you want, etc.
Then, the developers make changes to the core code, breaking X number of your extensions and
plugins. One or more of those extensions/plugins were developed by 3rd party individuals who no
longer support the extensions, for whatever reason.
Now, your workflow/habits start to get screwed. Things you used to do, you can no longer do.
Features that used to be easy for you, now become a pain. You have to find another way to get
the same job done. Or, you can't do it at all. :-(
--
Ken
Mac OS X 10.8.4
Firefox 20.0
Thunderbird 17.0.5
LibreOffice 4.0.3.3
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