On Tue, 2006-09-26 at 18:45 +0200, Jürgen Schmidt wrote: > G. Roderick Singleton wrote: > > On Tue, 2006-09-26 at 13:48 +0200, Laurent Godard wrote: > >> Hi > >> > >>> I agree. One problem though, the documentation project does not have the > >>> source documents so it is unlikely that the documents in the issues will > >>> ever be updated. Perhaps the component on the issues is wrong. > that is wrong we are working on updates frequently, if the issue hasn't > the correct component please simply change it and send it to me. >
Excuse me? Change it yourself. If you think it is the correct, leave it. I do know that it shows up in the documentation project. > >>> > >> this is a real problem > >> > >> moreover, a lot of enhancements could be done such as > >> - translation > >> - give examples in other programming language > >> > >> Laurent > >> > > > > Let me throw out a proposal for consideration. The doc project is more > > that willing to take on maintenance and enhancement of the existing set > > of documents. Why? Because we have manpower with the technical chops and > > because we see that projects, like api, are swamped with other tasks > > making the docs take a back seat. I can probably think of other reasons > > why the api project might like to shift the burden but, suffice to say, > > the reasons I have given are likely enough to start a dialogue. > > > > Think about it, please, and let Scott or I know whether or not to pursue > > this idea. > > the issue isn't new and again we are working it. The question is not if > we opensource the guide but rather how will do it and you should simply > accept the fact that it will take some time. > Before you ask us again and again you can also ask other authors if they > are willing to opensource their books. > WHat is this? I gather from your comments that the guide is proprietary. If this is the case then perhaps it is time for the OOo folk to think about having one of their own. Certainly an incentive for a project. Thanks. -- G. Roderick Singleton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> OpenOffice.org
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