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>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 Kudos to the proofreaders of the world! (I used to be one. Lousy at it.) > >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 Great, thanks! cc'ing Erwin for action. (I may do it; it's quite late in Germany right now.) > >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] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
