On Sun, 2008-03-09 at 14:27 -0400, Mike Thomas wrote: > For something that is updated as often as OpenOffice, it would be nice if > updates were cumulative rather than waste time with complete reinstalls. > People using word processing software are usually under time constraints, > and it is not convenient to wait forever for a new version to install. > Mozilla Firefox updates are quick and simple: they only add to the existing > program, rather than rewriting all of the program files that are already > there, thus the user can get back on their feet in seconds, rather than > sitting at their computer for half an hour being unproductive.
If OOo was provided as a thin client web service, it wouldn't be a problem since the upgrade would be taken care of automatically. Ian -- New QCA Accredited IT Qualifications www.theINGOTs.org You have received this email from the following company: The Learning Machine Limited, Reg Office, 36 Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AQ. Reg No: 05560797, Registered in England and Wales. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
