Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-05-06 Thread Joost Andrae
Am 02.05.2017 um 13:11 schrieb Jim Jagielski: The issue that I see is that our end-user community is not the same as, for example, subversion... I would hazard that the vast majority of AOO users have no idea what "open source" means and the distinction between being a source-only project and

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-05-02 Thread Patricia Shanahan
On 5/2/2017 8:42 AM, Jorg Schmidt wrote: From: Jim Jagielski [mailto:j...@jagunet.com] The issue that I see is that our end-user community is not the same as, for example, subversion... I would hazard that the vast majority of AOO users have no idea what "open source" means and the

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-05-02 Thread Jorg Schmidt
> From: Jim Jagielski [mailto:j...@jagunet.com] > The issue that I see is that our end-user community is not the same > as, for example, subversion... I would hazard that the vast majority > of AOO users have no idea what "open source" means and the distinction > between being a source-only

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-05-02 Thread Roberto Galoppini
Exactly. It seems just a distraction to me, unless I've missed hidden or untold bonus points. R 2017-05-02 13:11 GMT+02:00 Jim Jagielski : > The issue that I see is that our end-user community is not the same > as, for example, subversion... I would hazard that the vast

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-05-02 Thread Jim Jagielski
The issue that I see is that our end-user community is not the same as, for example, subversion... I would hazard that the vast majority of AOO users have no idea what "open source" means and the distinction between being a source-only project and "source-only-but-we-also-provide-

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-05-01 Thread Dave Fisher
Hi - continuing the top posting. I think what Raphael is referring to is if the project should follow a pattern similar to Apache Subversion where only source code and no binary packages are provided. If you look at https://subversion.apache.org/packages.html you will see what is meant. I am

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-05-01 Thread Peter Kovacs
I am sorry not writing aß of Late. I lack time even to follow the list regularly atm. :( For good code you need to compile, build the product I mean. There is no point in outsourcing this. I think we are alone as long as we do not manage some fundamental reforms. I think of: 1) ease building 2)

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-04-23 Thread Jörg Schmidt
> From: Dr. Michael Stehmann [mailto:anw...@rechtsanwalt-stehmann.de] > P.S.: Why should I install Apache OpenOffice on a server > under wine? ;-) Sorry, but my technical knowledge is far better than my English and I hoped that a concrete example would create more clarity than a

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-04-22 Thread Dr. Michael Stehmann
Am 22.04.2017 um 10:46 schrieb Jörg Schmidt: > Note: under a cloud office I understand an Office running in the browser, a > normal > Desktop Office, installed in the LAN(*), is for me not a cloud office. > Yes, cloud means more than a server installation. Kind regards Michael P.S.: Why

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-04-22 Thread Jörg Schmidt
> From: Dr. Michael Stehmann [mailto:anw...@rechtsanwalt-stehmann.de] > > In this case, I say: I need, even in the future, a > _desktop_ office. For me this > > is a question of security, because in today's reality, the > cloud is only safe > > until the next hacker attack. > > > "There is no

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-04-22 Thread Dr. Michael Stehmann
Am 22.04.2017 um 10:02 schrieb Jörg Schmidt: > > In this case, I say: I need, even in the future, a _desktop_ office. For me > this > is a question of security, because in today's reality, the cloud is only safe > until the next hacker attack. > "There is no cloud, just other people's

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-04-22 Thread Jörg Schmidt
Hello, > From: Raphael Bircher [mailto:rbircherapa...@gmail.com] > Apache OpenOffice NG stands for New Generation. I know, this > thread is > difficult. Just sit down, relax and read it. This is just a > brainstorm. We > don't talk now if it's possible or not. > > What would happened if

Re: Apache OpenOffice NG

2017-04-22 Thread Damjan Jovanovic
Anyone can already develop smaller office tools for certain groups. Third party organizations can provide their own derivatives (eg. NeoOffice, LibreOffice already do). I don't see what this would allow, that the current model doesn't? Regards Damjan On Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 2:33 PM, Raphael