Space: Apache OpenOffice Community
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Page: Brainstorming on FAQs -- draft
(https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/Brainstorming+on+FAQs+--+draft)
Edited by David Fisher:
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*{+}Work In Progress - not yet an approved public resource, please refer to the
dev list. Keep it 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.*_ In mid-2011 Oracle chose to transfer all future development under
the OpenOffice brand to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF).
#* The OpenOffice.org trademarks and domain names now belong to the ASF.
#* Oracle has changed the open source license on all the OpenOffice.org
copyrights it owns to the Apache License v2.
#* For full information please consult Oracle's official statements.
# *Is OpenOffice still open source? Is it still free software?*
#* _*Yes.*_ Apache OpenOffice is still both open source software and free
software.
#* The new license, the Apache License 2.0, is compatible with the GNU GPLv3
and with the GNU LGPLv3 (the previous license).
#* If you are concerned about price, Apache OpenOffice will be available at no
cost from the official website http://www.openoffice.org
# *Why has the name changed*?
#* The names for 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 the 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 graduated to a Top Level Project (TLP.)
#* Once a release is approved by the Apache Incubator, the project plans to
request graduation. This will require a project vote, an Incubator PMC vote and
approval by the Apache Software Foundation Board at a monthly meeting.
# *Who is building Apache OpenOffice releases?*
#* In common with other Apache projects, work on Apache OpenOffice is performed
by individual volunteers.
#* Development is done a number of the original developers of OpenOffice.org in
addition to community volunteers and developers from other projects derived
from the OpenOffice codebase including IBM Symphony.
#* Releases are managed by the Apache OpenOffice PPMC.
# *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 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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