Hi all, A very patient and observant person on the feedback list found many grammatical errors on: http://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/features/2.0/index.html
He suggested many changes, which I incorporated below along with some of my own very small changes: http://home.townisp.com/~rdayal/index.html I would suggest updating the page ASAP - thanks. -Akshay Peter Blitcher noted these problems: OpenOffice.org now supports CustomShapes which are very similar to Microsoft's AutoShapes. --> (add comma) OpenOffice.org now supports CustomShapes, which are very similar to Microsoft's AutoShapes. CustomShapes are shapes that cannot only change their size but also their appearance. --> CustomShapes are shapes that can change not only their size but also their appearance. In addition, the extended support for effects improves the Microsoft PowerPoint compatiblity. --> In addition, the extended support for effects improves compatiblity with Microsoft PowerPoint. OpenOffice.org always had database frontend tools, but in past versions they were very hidden. --> (frontend -> front end (or front-end)) OpenOffice.org always had database front end tools, but in past versions they were very hidden. For novice users OpenOffice.org provides a new Table Wizard that allows to create database tables without any knowledge of databases and SQL. --> For novice users OpenOffice.org provides a new Table Wizard that allows creating database tables without any knowledge of databases or SQL. The new embedded Java technology based HSQLDB database engine allows to create "database documents". --> The new embedded HSQLDB database engine, based on Java technology, allows creating "database documents". These simple database files don't require a backend database server like MySQL or Adabas D. --> (backend -> back end or back-end) These simple database files don't require a back end database server like MySQL or Adabas D. Different data sources can be used for the address information. --> Various data sources can be used for the address information. This increases the overall usability, but also improves the Microsoft Word compatiblity. --> This increases overall usability, and also improves compatiblity with Microsoft Word. OpenOffice.org 2.0 now allows to create forms based on the open W3C XForms standard. --> OpenOffice.org 2.0 now allows creating forms based on the open W3C XForms standard. show differences and percentages instead of absolut values, etc. --> show differences and percentages instead of absolute values, etc. OpenOffice.org 2.0 supports the native installation mechanisms. --> OpenOffice.org 2.0 supports native installation mechanisms. For example, .MSI and .CAB files are provided on Microsoft Windows, RPM files are available for Linux. --> (comma -> semicolon) For example, .MSI and .CAB files are provided on Microsoft Windows; RPM files are available for Linux. It is now very easy to move attach and detach toolbars, move them around and customize them. --> (not clear to me why 'move' is repeated, but oh well...) It is now very easy to move, attach, and detach toolbars, and to move them around and customize them. An increasing number of companies provides support, services and solutions for OpenOffice.org. --> (American usage for plural agreeement) An increasing number of companies provide support, services and solutions for OpenOffice.org. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
