Space: Apache OpenOffice Community
(https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS)
Page: Brainstorming on FAQs -- draft
(https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/Brainstorming+on+FAQs+--+draft)
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Based on feedback, taking a more concise, bulleted approach
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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._* We will have a new release soon, Apache OpenOffice
v3.4. This will be complete the work started in the earlier
OpenOffice.org 3.4 beta
#* *{_}Developer versions are{_}* of 3.4 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.
# *When is the next release of OpenOffice expected? What features will it have?*
#* All feature work for OpenOffice 3.4 is done and we're fixing a few more
critical bugs.
#* The OpenOffice 3.4 release should be soon, although we cannot promise a
specific date.
#* Features of OpenOffice 3.4 include native SVG support, improved ODF 1.2
encryption support, enhanced Asian word count support, new spreadsheet
functions, more optimized PDF exports, a new color picker dialog, etc.
#* Details can be found in the draft [Apache OpenOffice 3.4 release
notes|OOOUSERS:AOO 3.4 Release Notes].
#* If you want to be notified as soon as OpenOffice 3.4 is available for
download, you can send an email to
[[email protected]|mailto:[email protected]].
# *What has Oracle given to Apache?*
#* Oracle contribute the OpenOffice.org source code to Apache using a Software
Grant Agreement (SGA).
#* This SGA also put the OpenOffice code under the Apache 2.0 license.
#* Oracle also gave Apache the trademarks and domain names owned by them and
associated with the project.
#* Oracle also provided assistance to help migrate websites and other services
hosted by Oracle to Apache servers.
# *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), as well as MPLv2, the new
Mozilla license.
#* Apache OpenOffice will always be free for download from the official
website: [http://www.openoffice.org].
# *Why has the name changed*?
#* The OpenOffice project voted to change the name from "OpenOffice.org"
to "Apache OpenOffice"
#* This was done after extensive community discussion and comment.
#* One constraint was that we had to preface the name with "Apache", per Apache
branding guidelines.
#* So one alternative was "Apache OpenOffice.org". Those who voted
for the name change to "Apache OpenOffice" generally thought the shorter name
was better.
#* Future releases will be called Apache OpenOffice.
"OpenOffice.org" is used to refer to the pre-Apache releases.
# *What is the status of OpenOffice at Apache?*
#* We are a "podling" in the "[Apache
Incubator|http://incubator.apache.org/]".
#* When new codebases and new communities are brought to Apache they begin in
the Incubator. This is a program designed to support them in their
initial period at Apache, to help them understand how Apache works,
technically, procedurally as well as socially.
#* A project "graduates" from the Incubator when it has demonstrated that it
has met various Apache policy requirements and community guidelines.
#* Being in the Incubator is not a reflection of the completeness or stability
of the code. It is merely a statement that our 12 year old project is new
at Apache.
# *Who is developing Apache OpenOffice?*
#* Work on Apache OpenOffice is performed by a diverse group of volunteers,
from over a dozen countries.
#* We have participants who are brand new to the project as of last week.
We also have many old hands, who have been involved with OpenOffice for a
decade or more.
#* These volunteers work on coding, testing, documentation, websites,
translations, marketing as well as other functions.
#* If you are interested in helping develop the next great version of Apache
OpenOffice please take a look at our [Getting
Involved|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/get-involved.html] page.
# *Where can I get updates to the copy of OpenOffice.org that I am running*?
#* The latest release of OpenOffice.org is 3.3. If you have that then you
have the latest version.
#* If you would like to extend the capabilities of OpenOffice 3.3 you might
take a look at the many compatible
[extensions|http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/] and
[templates|http://templates.services.openoffice.org/] that are available.
# *I have seen adverts on eBay and elsewhere offering OpenOffice for sale. Are
they from this project*?
#* *{_}No._* Apache never sells software or engages in any other commercial
activity.
#* OpenOffice is open source software that can be freely downloaded from the
[http://www.openoffice.org|http://www.openoffice.org/] website.
#* 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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