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*{+}Work In Progress - not yet a public resource, please refer to the dev list.
Keep its simple and factual\!+*
# *Is there a release of Apache OpenOffice I can download*?
#* Not yet. The Apache OpenOffice project will be releasing a new binary soon,
which will be called Apache OpenOffice v3.4.
#* Major features of this release include the removal of all code under
non-Apache-approved open source licenses and in most cases replacement with
alternative code under approved licenses, plus new features including a native
SVG implementation.
#* Developer versions are
[available|https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+3.4+Unofficial+Developer+Snapshots]
although they are not intended for end-user purposes apart from testing
# *Has Sun/Oracle ceased OpenOffice development*?
#* Yes. This happened in mid-2011.
#* The OpenOffice.org trademarks and domain names now belong to The Apache
Software Foundation.
#* Oracle has changed the open source license on all the OpenOffice.org
copyrights it owns to the Apache License v2.
# *Why has the name changed*?
#* The names of future released code have been changed to match Apache's
trademark guidelines.
#* The Apache OpenOffice project now owns the original OpenOffice.org domain
and plans to use it for the continuation and future promotion of Apache
OpenOffice project.
#* Future code releases from the OpenOffice.org domain will be called "Apache
OpenOffice".
# *Is Apache OpenOffice a full Apache Project*?
#* Not yet. The Apache OpenOffice project is still in incubation and has not
yet requested graduation to a TLP.
#* The project will do so once the graduation criteria have all been met, most
notably having a release of the code approved by the Apache Software Foundation.
# *Who is building Apache OpenOffice releases?*
#* The Apache foundation is a non-profit organization so we basically depend on
voluntary efforts.
#* Development is done a number of the original developers of OpenOffice.org in
addition to developers from other projects derived from the OpenOffice codebase
including IBM Symphony and community volunteers.
# *Where can I get updates to the copy of OpenOffice.org that I am running*?
#* There have been no updates to OpenOffice.org binaries released for users
since Oracle stopped development and there will be no patches to those earlier
binary programs released.
#* The project is currently preparing a new version of the code and it will be
available through the traditional channels; specifically the openoffice.org
website.
#* Once Apache OpenOffice v3.4 is released, the project recommends you replace
your OpenOffice.org installation with it.
#* Again, there are developer versions available for testing purposes.
# *I have seen adverts on eBay and elsewhere offering OpenOffice for sale. Are
they from this project*?
#* No. Apache does not sell software or engage in any other commercial activity.
#* OpenOffice is open source software that can be freely downloaded from the
Internet.
#* Third parties are allowed to redistribute it for a fee or add their own
software to it.
#* Users are warned however that there are some dishonest people who will try
to sell unrelated products for huge fees or include adware and malware in
bundles, or sell "subscriptions" that result in repeated charges to your credit
card.
#* Users are warned to only download from the project directly and not from
other sites.
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