Re: [users] Using open office with a mac

2007-08-08 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Might I also suggest www.neooffice.org which is currently a lot more user-friendly for us mac users. Its based on OpenOffice with a couple of extras thrown in. On 8 Aug 2007, at 22:48, Paul wrote: I am purchasing a macbook pro- can I use open office and will it allow me to read

Re: [users] Re: font-selection crashes some openoffice versions

2007-05-15 Thread Tom Chilton
I get this message when launching OOo on my linux box... how does one reset one's locale? (I am using Gentoo) Surely though there is no reason why one's operating system should support en_US? Thanks Tom On 15 May 2007, at 18:27, NoOp wrote: On 05/15/2007 08:02 AM, Bernt Christandl wrote:

Re: [users] Follow-up to McAfee's Site Advisor Rating

2007-05-09 Thread Tom Chilton
You are placing too much faith in the site advisor. It says that the site is 'potentially unsafe' because it has not been analysed yet (at time of writing this) http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/open-oasis.org I don't know which browser you use but if you are paranoid about security the best

Re: [users] Open office or neo office

2007-05-09 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, NeoOffice also has some features 'missing' from OpenOffice such as the ability to open the new MS Office 2007 files, open xls macros etc There is a lost of these extra features at http://www.neooffice.org/ neojava/en/features.php Tom On 8 May 2007, at 22:45, Larry Kollar wrote:

Re: [users] Pasting problem on a Mac

2007-05-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, I have just tried to paste from safari and I too only get unformatted text and no pictures. If you do not need to edit the files, have you tried printing them to a PDF in your web browser? File - Print - Save As PDF. If this does not meet your requirements you could a) wait for the aqua

Re: [users] I've installed X11 and open office for Mac OSX doesn't work

2007-05-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, There is help on this issue at http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/faq/index.html A common cause is that you have installed XCode instead of X11. Follow the steps at that site and it should sort any problems. Tom On 6 May 2007, at 09:27, Pascal LABOIS wrote: Hello, I've installed X11 and

Re: [users] autocoding

2007-05-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Your email made no sense to me. Can you explain your problem? Tom On 6 May 2007, at 13:23, lizi wrote: for users settigs:ALL USERS(ONLY) THAK YOU, LIZI - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL

Re: [users] brochures and pds export

2007-04-27 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, What OS do you use? You could always print the file, 2 pages on one, but print to a PDF. If you use a Mac or Linux (certainly with KDE not sure bout Gnome) then this is built in. If you are stuck using windows you might be able to find a free pdf printer plugin on google. Hope this

Re: [users] Do you have a version that will work with Win XP64?

2007-04-27 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi It sounds like you haven't actually installed the program. Do you have a folder along the lines of OpenOffice Installation files on your desktop? Try opening the folder and running setup.exe If you have installed the program then it should be listed in Start - All Programs - OpenOffice

Re: [users] I am using version 2.0 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is :

2007-04-26 Thread Tom Chilton
Yeah, move it back. If you want the program installed on your F: drive, uninstall it then reinstall it and select your F drive when prompted. Tom On 26 Apr 2007, at 14:04, Lauren wrote: I'm computer illiterate. I right-clicked Openoffice 2.0 and moved from c: to external f:. Now when I

Re: [users] open office 2.2 Calc - file open

2007-04-25 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, If D drive means some kind of CD/DVD-ROM drive then this is the cause. You should copy the file to your hard disk first. Tom On 25 Apr 2007, at 02:21, Dan Lewis wrote: On Tuesday April 24 2007 6:09 pm, Ray Jackman wrote: When opening a file previously saved on disk (the D drive) I keep

Re: [users] Connecting to Fileserver

2007-04-25 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Are they in your /Volumes folder? Tom On 25 Apr 2007, at 16:38, Chris Powell wrote: I am working on on a Mac through X11 and need to access documents and spreadsheets on our fileserver (also our domain controller) but Writer and Calc only show folers on my local drive. How do I connect?

Re: [users] Connecting to Fileserver

2007-04-25 Thread Tom Chilton
: Not sure what /Volumes folder you are referring to, but I am connected to those server volumes - they show in Finder On Apr 25, 2007, at 11:02 AM, Tom Chilton wrote: Hi, Are they in your /Volumes folder? Tom On 25 Apr 2007, at 16:38, Chris Powell wrote: I am working on on a Mac through X11

Re: [users] Thunderbird

2007-04-25 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, The best place to ask your question would be http://www.mozilla.org/support/#forums Though somebody here might be able to help, this is really an OpenOffice mailing list. Tom On 25 Apr 2007, at 18:31, Keith Barry wrote: It's no strictly an Open Office query but it does relate to

Re: [users] Mac

2007-04-23 Thread Tom Chilton
oops! Thanks for the correction... I need more sleep lol On 23 Apr 2007, at 09:48, Guy Voets wrote: 2007/4/22, Tom Chilton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi, Start - New - then choose the type of document you want Tom On 21 Apr 2007, at 22:10, Wolfgang Schidler wrote: I have downloaded OpenOffice

Re: [users] Microsoft Windows Vista

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, OpenOffice will run on any version of Windows, including Vista. See http://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/source/sys_reqs_20.html for more details. Tom On 22 Apr 2007, at 00:49, Veronica Peterson wrote: Hi, I just want to know if I can download OpenOffice on my computer when I have

Re: [users] Mac

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Start - New - then choose the type of document you want Tom On 21 Apr 2007, at 22:10, Wolfgang Schidler wrote: I have downloaded OpenOffice for Mac OS X 10.4.9., the icon has appeared but it only opnes writer and I don't know how to open the rest. Thanks for help and support Wolfgang

Re: [users] OpenOffice and OS X

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Does anything else appear? You should get an X11 icon on your Dock as well. Have you read the FAQs at http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/faq/ index.html. They tend to answer a lot of problems. Hope this helps Tom On 22 Apr 2007, at 05:52, Dave Moorman wrote: Am I missing something

Re: [users] Spanjer - question

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, You could try saving the documents in Word format, which you may be able to view on your handheld. File - Save As and choose MS Word in the 'File Type' box. Hope this helps Tom On 21 Apr 2007, at 21:14, Daniel Spanjer wrote: Does openoffice support Word CE - I am unable to view

Re: [users] Someone is trying to sell OpenOffice for a profit on ebay

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
Not really seeing as it is a digital delivery On 22 Apr 2007, at 10:50, Kirill S. Palagin wrote: Not only this is perfectly legal (please read LGPL license, included with OpenOffice), but this is good thing as it allows those without broadband to get the product. -Original

Re: [users] am using mack X tiger. downloaded office 2.2 which wont open

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, It sounds to me like you have subscribed to this list. You have requested all these mails so don't take it out on anyone but yourself. If you took the time to read just one of these mails you would see that at the bottom of each one there is an address to unsubscribe from the list.

Re: [users] Someone is trying to sell OpenOffice for a profit on ebay (OT)

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
and the project's reputation is damaged. I agree, I wish people would do a little research before posting 'i want my money back' to this list. But they don't. Tom On 22 Apr 2007, at 20:43, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sunday 22 April 2007, Tom Chilton wrote: On 22 Apr 2007, at 18:23, [EMAIL

Re: [users] HTML

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, There are plenty of notepad-like text editors available for mac. The one that comes installed with OS X is TextEdit and can be found in your Applications folder. One that is my particular favourite is called Smultron. http:// smultron.sourceforge.net/ Tom On 22 Apr 2007, at 21:54,

Re: [users] opening a file

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Click File - Open In the top right corner there are some buttons. Hover your mouse over them and the one with the Folder Icon and the arrow pointing upwards should show 'Up one level.' Click this twice and it will take you to the root of your file system. Other disks are found in the

Re: [users] opening a file

2007-04-22 Thread Tom Chilton
, William Ponsot wrote: Thanks, that's interesting but it doesn't get me to a directory of drives it only shows the main internal drive, not any external devices - tres bizarre! On Apr 22, 2007, at 9:50 PM, Tom Chilton wrote: Hi, Click File - Open In the top right corner there are some

Re: [users] Download was completed, but I can't log on.

2007-04-21 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, OpenOffice is a free office suite. You don't need to join anything. See www.openoffice.org for more information. Could you be talking about this mailing list? What was the error you received? You do not require a password to use OpenOffice. Are you talking about the separate

Re: [users] Openoffice 2.2 Mac Question

2007-04-21 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, If you would like individual icons, on your dock or desktop for example you may be interested in this thread: http://www.openoffice.org/servlets/ReadMsg?listName=usersmsgNo=147020 Remember you can search the archive of this mailing list and chances are your question has already been

Re: [users] screen

2007-04-21 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Your e-mail was a little vague. Could you be more specific? If you prefer you can email in French to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tom On 21 Apr 2007, at 10:07, Jean Pierre DENIZOT wrote: when i select a coulor it don't appear on screen why ? Thanks

Re: [users] install problem

2007-04-21 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, OpenOffice is a community project. This mailing list is manned by volunteers who are users of OpenOffice, so I'm afraid there is not telephone number. If you reply with your 'exact' error message somebody should be able to help you via email. OpenOffice runs just fine on Vista

Re: [users] OOo won't start without showing welcome screen and asking for registration and then locks

2007-04-20 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Have you tried selecting 'Already Registered' from the list? Tom On 20 Apr 2007, at 20:12, nigel baynes wrote: Hi Everytime I open OOo 2.2 I get asked to fill in the registration. When I get past this screen the program locks. I used the previous version fine. Base seems to be

Re: [users] open office 2.1

2007-04-19 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, This list is generally in English. Try http://pl.openoffice.org/contact.users.html if you get no replies. Tom On 19 Apr 2007, at 07:42, Krzysztof Gaik wrote: Kreator danych adresowych Open Office nie widzi książki adresowej programu Outlook Express. Załącznik.Otwierać go Ms Office

Re: [users] I don't know how to turn Open Office Impress off as the default viewer for .pps files. I want to use Micrtosoft Power Point Viewer for theat but since I downloaded Open Office I cant get

2007-04-19 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, For OpenOffice to have become the default for PowerPoint files, you must have deliberately selected that option during install. As you do not say what OS you are using, I will assume Windows. Find a PowerPoint file. Right click on that file. Click on Open With and then Choose Program.

Re: [users] Problems with OpenOffice Writer

2007-04-19 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, You need to associate you files with OpenOffice. Find one of the files in question. Right click on that file. Click on Open With and then Choose Program. From the list find OpenOffice, tick the box that says 'Always use this program...' and click ok. Repeat for files with different

Re: [users] x 11 settings

2007-04-17 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, When X11 is in full screen mode press apple + alt + a Then click X11 on the menu and go to preferences. Under the output section untick the fullsceen box Hope this helps Tom On 17 Apr 2007, at 17:51, robert cotterman wrote: Hi! I have installed x11 OF 2.2 on my G4. OF is working OK

Re: [users] Formatting all to blazes - 2.1 doc opened in 2.2

2007-04-16 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, What format is the file saved in? Did you use any user-specified styles that were lost in the upgrade from 2.1 to 2.2? Could you post the file so that some others can try and open it? Tom On 16 Apr 2007, at 16:38, Gordon wrote: I have a document I created in 2.1 Writer (it's a page of

Re: [users] FEEDBACK - upgrade instructions

2007-04-15 Thread Tom Chilton
On 15 Apr 2007, at 22:02, Ted wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, does that mean that if I don't 1st uninstall 2.1, that I'll have both 2.1 and 2.2 installed on my computer and can choose to run either of those at any given time? Maybe even run both at the same time? This I'm not

Re: [users] am using mack X tiger. downloaded office 2.2 which wont open

2007-04-15 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, What is the exact error message you get? Have you followed all the instructions on http:// porting.openoffice.org/mac ? Tom On 15 Apr 2007, at 22:53, Nathaniel Gienger wrote: the problem seems to be that the software is not scriptable according to mac. calle mac support they tried

Re: [users] Does OpenOfficeOrg work with Vista?

2007-04-15 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Yes! Download the windows version. Tom On 14 Apr 2007, at 14:24, Back2Colorado4Good wrote: Just wanted to know if OpenOffice.org works with Windows Vists. Thanks! ~Ken - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For

Re: [users] [moderated] registering version 2.2

2007-04-15 Thread Tom Chilton
On 15 Apr 2007, at 14:36, John MacNeill wrote: Version 2.2. The online registration does not allow me to enter the version number 2.2. - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL

Re: [users] [moderated] registering version 2.2

2007-04-15 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Online registration for what? Can you send the URL (address) of the page you are referring to? Thanks Tom On 15 Apr 2007, at 14:36, John MacNeill wrote: Version 2.2. The online registration does not allow me to enter the version number 2.2.

Re: [users] Cannot download openoffice

2007-04-15 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, If you can describe the problem I'm sure someone will be able to help you. Tom On 15 Apr 2007, at 15:59, Johnson Joseph wrote: I'm using the version of Windows XP Service pack 1 and i was unable to install OPEN OFFICE Could you please suggest me how to benefit your new looking

Re: [users] Sound through several slides in Impress

2007-04-15 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Can I also recommend you register and vote for the following issue http://qa.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=24969 The more votes it gets the more attention it will get from the developers and the quicker it may get fixed. Tom On 15 Apr 2007, at 19:44, Paul wrote: Hei I have

Re: [users] OOo 2.2 won't launch correctly for Mac OS X 10.4.9

2007-04-14 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, You should try updating X11 to the latest version. When I type X - version I get: XFree86 Version 4.4.0 / X Window System (protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6600 What version X11 do you have if you go to Apple - About this mac - More info - Software - Applications - X11?

Re: [users] photogras in bitmap format

2007-04-14 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. I inserted a ~200KB png graphics file into a blank Impress presentation and saved it. The resulting file size was only ~220KB. I did the same with a 1.85MB JPEG file. The saved file was 1.9MB so it appears not to be converting them to bmp at

Re: [users] FEEDBACK - upgrade instructions

2007-04-14 Thread Tom Chilton
On 14 Apr 2007, at 06:03, Ted wrote: Dear OpenOffice, I'm running OpenOffice2.1 (and very appreciative for it), and I got the notice that 2.2 is available. I go to upgrade it, but then start encountering things that I don't know what to deal with. _NOTE_: I'm gonna take some time

Re: [users] My file cannot be opened. Please help me !

2007-04-14 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, The file you sent was password protected so I could not open it. Tom On 14 Apr 2007, at 08:40, Aldy Wibowo wrote: I am using version 2.0.2 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is : My confidential file cannot be opened. The reason is corrupt file Can you fix the file ? thanks.

Re: [users] versions 1.1.0 and 2

2007-04-14 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, You can safely remove OpenOffice 1.1.0 Tom On 14 Apr 2007, at 10:01, Balt Heldring wrote: In my Software list - 'Programs installed' - both Openoffice.org 1.1.0 (96,96 MB) and Openoffice.org 2 (231 MB) are listed. Is it necessary to keep 1.1.0 in the list or can I delete it without

Re: [users] Does [EMAIL PROTECTED] have anything to do with this list?

2007-04-14 Thread Tom Chilton
I have had some of these aswell, but as far as I can tell my messages are still making it through... Tom On 14 Apr 2007, at 13:09, Johnny Andersson wrote: Seems like, since a few days back, MOST of what I send to this list makes [EMAIL PROTECTED] send a mail to me telling me that what I

Re: [users] Urgent! Bibliography question

2007-04-13 Thread Tom Chilton
Forward to unregistered OP On 13 Apr 2007, at 02:37, James Lockie wrote: Sean Walton wrote: I have changed my bib database, and I want to reflect the changes in my document. How do I do it without re-adding all the citations? -Sean Walton PS. This is for my PhD qualifiers which is due in a

Re: [users] Urgent! Bibliography question

2007-04-13 Thread Tom Chilton
Forward to unregistered OP On 13 Apr 2007, at 02:46, hewnix wrote: This is how I do it when I have a great deal of changes, except I do *something* like this to replace: $ perl -pi -es|[EXACT_TEXT_THAT_IS_WRONG]|[CORRECTION]|g contents.xml then I rezip the archive Aint XML wonderful?

Re: [users] uninstall problem

2007-04-13 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, You may have by now made too many changes, but have you tried a System Restore? If you are using Windows XP then a restore point may have been set when you 'cleaned' your registry. The program can be found in Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Restore Try restoring

Re: [users] I am using 2.1 versionopen office. My problem is understanding how envelope address system operates. No one can set it up. Please advice. 727-492-7433. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

2007-04-13 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, You don't give many details of your problem but try this link http://www.tutorialsforopenoffice.org/tutorial/Print_An_Envelope.html Tom On 13 Apr 2007, at 04:28, Bob McMillian wrote: - To unsubscribe, e-mail:

Re: [users] continuing service on new machine after old one died???

2007-04-13 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Your questions about Windows should be directed towards Microsoft. In terms of installing OpenOffice on your new computer that is just fine. Download the latest version from the website and after you have installed it, select 'Already Registered' when it asks you. Tom On 13 Apr

Re: [users] four s1office preocesses running

2007-04-13 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Do you have the quickstater loaded? It is the icon in the bottom right corner with a couple of birds on it. Right click and uncheck the option that says you want OpenOffice to load at startup. Tom On 13 Apr 2007, at 08:36, R.A.McCartney wrote: I use Windows 98 First Edition. I've

Re: [users] Compatibility problems

2007-04-13 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Without getting into how pathetic Microsoft are... you can download many converters from the web that will enable to to convert the files into .doc files that may be read by OpenOffice (try google for these). Alternative ask the sender of the documents to send them to you in .doc,

Re: [users] Downloading open office

2007-04-13 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, On 13 Apr 2007, at 15:40, Graham wrote: Hello, I am thinking of downloading 'Open Office' just two questions before I do: 1. I am running on Windows XP, which version should I download? Download the Windows version 2. I have got a version of MS office, do I need to uninstal this

Re: [users] getting strike through to work

2007-04-13 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Have you tried selecting the text and going to Format - Character - Font Effects - Strikethrough? Tom On 13 Apr 2007, at 02:32, Vincent A Juliano wrote: Using a Mac PowerPC G5 I get to the context menu , high light the text I want to strike through. then when I hit strike through

Re: [users] Question re: Microsoft Office Live Web Tool

2007-04-12 Thread Tom Chilton
it to use. And you're right, it's not that hard to learn. I'll take your advice and give SeaMonkey a try. I just didn't want to spend a lot of time and/or money on a web page and then be disappointed. Thanks Tom. Sue -Original Message- From: Tom Chilton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [users] ER Diagram Graphics Library/Custom Connectors

2007-04-12 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, The crows feet is not as easy as it should be. You can create your own arrow ends, but Draw always tries to fill them. If you create your arrow shape in Draw and right click on it and click 'Line' Then click on the arrow styles tab at the top of the dialogue. Click Add.. and give your

Re: [users] ER Diagram Graphics Library/Custom Connectors

2007-04-12 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, My attachment did not make it through. I have uploaded the file http://www.mytempdir.com/1292254 Tom On 12 Apr 2007, at 10:28, Tom Chilton wrote: Hi, The crows feet is not as easy as it should be. You can create your own arrow ends, but Draw always tries to fill them. If you create

Re: [users] ER Diagram Graphics Library/Custom Connectors

2007-04-12 Thread Tom Chilton
. As you can tell the connectors are stuck to the 'boxes' such that you can move them around and the relationships move with them. Is that what you mean? http://www.mytempdir.com/1292315 Tom On 12 Apr 2007, at 11:03, Ben Edwards wrote: On 12/04/07, Tom Chilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi

Re: [users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

2007-04-12 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Yes it will Download the mac version Tom On 12 Apr 2007, at 17:08, Alan Richardson wrote: CAN I USE OPEN OFFICE ON iMAC? Which version should I download? - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional

Re: [users] Fw: Auto correct problems

2007-04-12 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, This is a mailing list not a help-line, manned by volunteers, and generally to get replies you must be subscribed to the mailing list as it says on the web-site http://support.openoffice.org/ As you are jnot subscribed you will not have received any answers to your original e-mail

Re: [users] No dictionaries in Linux OOo 2.2

2007-04-12 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Never-mind, I used the DicOOo.sxw file from my Mac installation which worked a treat. Tom On 12 Apr 2007, at 17:50, Thomas Chilton wrote: Hi, I have installed OOo 2.2 on my Gentoo Linux box. It is a fresh install of Gentoo also. My problem is that there don't appear to be any

Re: [users] opening HTML file in OOWriter 2.0.2

2007-04-11 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, This does not happen to me on MacOSX using version 2.2 Version 2.0.2 is old, update to the latest (2.2 and see if this helps. Tom On 11 Apr 2007, at 16:02, Alexander Nakhimovsky wrote: When I use OOWriter 2.0.2 on WinXP to open an HTML file, such as this minimal one: HTML HEAD

Re: [users] OOo

2007-04-11 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, En Francais: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tom On 11 Apr 2007, at 15:12, Tiphaine MILLEVILLE wrote: I don't speack english then I speack french : Quand inventerez vous les petits programmes comme microsoft pour que, sans installer tout le pack, on puisse lire les fichiers de chez vous ? J'ai

Re: [users] Question re: Microsoft Office Live Web Tool

2007-04-11 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, What does this have to do with OpenOffice? I suggest you contact Microsoft for information about their products. Good luck getting a response. I suggest you try going to www.openoffice.org to see what OpenOffice is all about. Tom On 11 Apr 2007, at 15:15, Duncan, Sue wrote: What

Re: [users] Installing on Mac

2007-04-11 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, There are instructions on the web site to help you install X11. The X11SDK.pkg is not the one you need to install. The instructions are at http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/ Tom On 11 Apr 2007, at 09:08, Roy Candari wrote: Hello, I downloaded OpenOffice 2.2 for Mac. After

Re: [users] questions about downloads

2007-04-11 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi I am amazed you found this list and not the download button! The German site may be found at: Auf Deutsch: http://de.openoffice.org/ Tom On 11 Apr 2007, at 17:37, Doris Schneider wrote: Dear Sir/Madam, please allow any questions. I would like to work in my administration office with

Re: [users] Question re: Microsoft Office Live Web Tool

2007-04-11 Thread Tom Chilton
. -Original Message- From: Tom Chilton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 1:41 PM To: users@openoffice.org Cc: Duncan, Sue Subject: Re: [users] Question re: Microsoft Office Live Web Tool Hi, What does this have to do with OpenOffice? I suggest you contact Microsoft

Re: [users] Cannot start OO 2.2 on Mac OS 10.4.8

2007-04-10 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, I would say this is an X11 problem. X11 is your windowing system, and you do not have the required version, and the message you receive is 'no suitible windowing system found.' In terms of updating I'm not sure what to suggest but I notice you metion that you have X11 version 1.0 and the

Re: [users] Re: Re: Re: Conversions

2007-04-08 Thread Tom Chilton
Andersson wrote: 2007/4/6, Gordon [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tom Chilton wrote: No, OpenOffice will not open works files. Only works will. So why (in 2.1) when I go to File-Open in Writer, is there an option in the Filter Drop-down box for Microsoft WORKS files then? I also have OpenOffice.org 2.1

Re: [users] Re: Re: Re: Conversions

2007-04-08 Thread Tom Chilton
is received on the mailing list with a link to the message). Tom (oh and I see from issue 8938 that the wps thing is nearing completion :) ) On 8 Apr 2007, at 12:10, Manfred J. Krause wrote: Hi, Tom Chilton wrote: I think it is a shame when things like this happen in a way. I don't see

Re: [users] not enough entry space in custom dictionaries

2007-04-07 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi You could always add another custom dictionary... that's another 2000 words...if that runs out you could add another... that's another 2000 words... if that runs out etc etc etc... Tom On 7 Apr 2007, at 13:12, James Knott wrote: anand wrote: I am using version 2.0 of OpenOffice.org.

Re: [users] Skunkworks authentication

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, There seems to be some kind of problem with one of the mirrors. Clear your browser's cache/temporary internet files, restart your browser and try again and it should sort itself out. Hope this helps Tom On 3 Apr 2007, at 23:29, Ronia Blake wrote: Hi there! I'm trying to download the

Re: [users] [moderated] Unable to login for download

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, There seems to be some kind of problem with one of the mirrors. Clear your browser's cache/temporary internet files, restart your browser and try again and it should sort itself out. Hope this helps Tom On 4 Apr 2007, at 00:10, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The page for the download is

Re: [users] Microsoft Word for Windows

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Microsoft Word is a Microsoft product and they will charge you a small fortune for the privilege of using it. I'm not sure whether you can download it or not, you should ask them. OpenOffice is a free office suite which includes Write, a program similar though in many areas superior to

Re: [users] Openoffice

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
what to do now. The version I am using is Mac Os X 10.4.9. My computer is a new one and it is an Imac. Thanks for your help. I understand this is a very good program and would like to use it. Jeannie On Apr 4, 2007, at 5:47 AM, Guy Voets wrote: 2007/4/4, Tom Chilton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi

Re: [users] [moderated] I tried uninstalling Open Office 2 and reinstalling the new version on a partition

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Because of the way windows works you cannot just move installed programs around. Can you move the folder back to your C drive and try to uninstall again? I wouldn't mess around with the registry either as you could cause some serious damage and have to reinstall windows. What is the

Re: [users] Error message I received

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Do you happen to have Realtek audio do you? Apparently MS have screwed up a recent update to this. http://forums.vnunet.com/thread.jspa?threadID=107408tstart=0 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? familyid=74AD4188-3131-429C-8FCB-F7B3B0FD3D86displaylang=en Tom On 4 Apr

Re: [users] please in french ! macIntosh veut aussi openoffice, mais...

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, This list is an English list. For French support try http:// fr.openoffice.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tom On 5 Apr 2007, at 14:35, Michel Bourbon wrote: bonjour, tout le monde peut pas être pro- du langage informatique, surtout quand tout est expliqué en... anglais. Apparemment pour

Re: [users] FAO Harold Fuchs Re: [users] UWINAPI.DLL could not be accessed

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, You should have remove the installation files folder after you installed OpenOffice. You need to set up your buttons so that they point to the program in Program Files/OpenOffice and not the folder on your desktop which are simply the files used to install openoffice. So when you click

Re: [users] Capital I

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, This is a bit of personal preference thing. Sometimes I wish to write the letter 'i' and the last thing I want is for it to be capitalised. I don't consider it too much effort to press shift when I press 'i' as I do elsewhere. However it is possible to set this up in Tools -

Re: [users] dll files changes

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Is this since a recent Windows Update? Is there anything that makes you think this is an OpenOffice problem? See here: http://forums.vnunet.com/thread.jspa?threadID=107408tstart=0 Tom On 5 Apr 2007, at 14:08, Peter Grocott wrote: I have a problem with the relocation of dll files. I am

Re: [users] UK English

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Have you had a look in Tools - Options - Language Settings If you don't have English UK listed there then try File - Wizards - Install new dictionaries Hope this helps Tom On 5 Apr 2007, at 08:33, John Dixon wrote: Dear OpenOffice, are there any plans for incorporation grammar and

Re: [users] EULA?

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, The license can be found at http://www.openoffice.org/license But the easy answer is that you can install openoffice on any computer you like and for free! Tom On 5 Apr 2007, at 21:29, Joshua Smith wrote: My company is interested in using the OpenOffice software on one of our PCs but

Re: [users] Uninstall Features.

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, You cannot and should not delete the other features. It will not free up any space on your hard drive and will cause the functions in Write and Calc to not operate correctly. OpenOffice is one big module and so you should leave the other programs there. Tom On 5 Apr 2007, at 20:43,

Re: [users] [moderated]

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, There are many books you can buy if you wish to have a physical manual. I believe they are listed on the website. www.openoffice.org Tom On 5 Apr 2007, at 19:01, MICHAEL ANDERSEN wrote: Hello, Can you send me a manual and how to use OPENOFFICE2.1? by regular mail MICHAEL ANDERSEN 141

Re: [users] [moderated]

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, yes you do, but it is worth it. If you have a slow connection you can try bittorrent download or you could order a cd. Tom On 5 Apr 2007, at 19:48, Brian Souers wrote: I downloaded Open Office 2.1 a few weeks ago. I see you have 2.2. I have had a few gliches with 2.1 so I want to

Re: [users] Create an alias for each OOo app. in OS X

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, I'm not sure if there is a more elegant way of doing this but I would - Create a blank Write document. File - Save As - File format as Open Document Template Save the file on your desktop. Remove the .ott file extension and call the file Writer Repeat for each type ie Impress, Calc etc

Re: [users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Sounds proper enough to me. Sign in name for what? On 5 Apr 2007, at 18:00, Joan Faber wrote: My name is Joan Faber. Why is that not proper for a sign-in name??? Faber Associates/International Marketing mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED] fax: 973-376-3019 Chairman: AIB-WBC

Re: [users] trouble opening openoffice

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Click File - New and select the appropriate file type Tom On 6 Apr 2007, at 01:03, Janine Rod Gray wrote: I have just downloaded openoffice.org 2.2 onto my new mac with OS 10.4.7(after installing X11) and I have copied the application to my applications list, but when I open the

Re: [users] running another program instead of writer

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Hi, Try File - New and select the appropriate file type Tom On 6 Apr 2007, at 04:57, Ben Platko wrote: i would like to take advantage of the entire openoffice suite, but i dont know how to start anything other than writer. i am using a powerpc mac with os 10.4 any help is greatly appreciated

Re: [users] Create an alias for each OOo app. in OS X

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
/ switches (See OOo Help/Command line parameters), like in: -calc, - draw, etc... Unfortunately, I don't know enough about OS X to go any further... Thanks again John Tom Chilton wrote: Hi, I'm not sure if there is a more elegant way of doing this but I would - Create a blank Write document

Re: [users] Re: Conversions

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
No, OpenOffice will not open works files. Only works will. On 6 Apr 2007, at 14:11, Gordon wrote: Arthur Higginbottom wrote: Hi. Can anyone please help with the following problem Due to circumstances I need not need to explore I had to uninstall openoffice org and before I can re install

Re: [users] Create an alias for each OOo app. in OS X

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
the shortcut/alias and press apple + i select the icon at the top there and press apple + v Tom On 6 Apr 2007, at 15:05, Tom Chilton wrote: Hi, I have just found that if you open X11 (Applications - Utilities - X11 and type /Applications/OpenOffice.org\ 2.2.app/Contents/MacOS/program/ soffice

Re: [users] Capital I

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
Using autocorrect to turn i into I works just fine for me (2.2 on OSX) Tom On 6 Apr 2007, at 17:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Friday 06 April 2007, Ron Ferguson wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Friday 06 April 2007, Tom Chilton wrote: Hi, This is a bit of personal preference thing

Re: [users] Re: Re: Re: Conversions

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
wrote: James Knott wrote: Gordon wrote: Tom Chilton wrote: No, OpenOffice will not open works files. Only works will. So why (in 2.1) when I go to File-Open in Writer, is there an option in the Filter Drop-down box for Microsoft WORKS files then? I see Word, Pocket Word, Wordperfect

Re: [users] Re: MS word 2007

2007-04-06 Thread Tom Chilton
On 6 Apr 2007, at 22:58, James Knott wrote: Richard Detwiler wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Larry Gusaas wrote: Gordon wrote: Raghavendra Gupta wrote: Hello I am using open office version 2.2, However, it does not recognise the files created in word 2007. Any suggestions

Re: [users] Log in problem

2007-04-05 Thread Tom Chilton
/. The much larger 20+meg Adobe pdf reader can be obtained from here: http://www.adobe.com/ products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html * Tom Chilton wrote: Hi, For God's sake? Friggin username? If your going to be rude I would be surprised if anyone lends

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