Chad Smith escribió:
If I download ANYTHING on ANY OS that associates files to itself, (or
better
said, that asks me if I want to associate those files to it), and then I
delete that program - those files will be without a home. That's the
way it
works.
E... no it isn't.
Any OS (yes
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Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 10:13 PM
To: users@openoffice.org
Subject: Re: [users] MS corruption of odt extensions!!
On 5 Sep 2006 at 13:13, Chad Smith wrote:
For GOD'S SAKE! It was NOT the downloading the Word Viewer
- nor the
installation of it - nor even the running
I have recently inadvertently downloaded MS word viewer and deleted it,
I also have automatic windows updates.
I am concerned that MS might be dictating use of their software by
changes that occur!
I find that if using file explorer I have to identify the file
association program for *.odt
At 12:20 PM +0100 9/5/06, you wrote:
I have recently inadvertently downloaded MS word viewer and deleted it,
I also have automatic windows updates.
I am concerned that MS might be dictating use of their software by
changes that occur!
I find that if using file explorer I have to identify the
Ilyse Kazar wrote:
What
would be the situation if due to problems like this I am forced back to
MS products, will they make *.odt documents unreadable?
You will not be forced back.
Have you tried reinstalling OO? Usually this is the simplest fix for
end-users to re-associate an extension
There's a little old woman who thinks everytime anything remotely bad
happens to her or anyone she cares about - it's the Devil out to get her.
It could be anything from her dropping her keys and having to bend over (at
her age, a troublesome task) to get them, or the store not having the right
At 10:53 AM -0400 9/5/06, James Knott wrote:
Actually, it's easy to re-associate the files. Just right click on
the icon, select Open with and choose the app. Also check Always
use the selected...
I believe that feature was new with XP (though I could be wrong!) and
Dennis did not state
At 11:07 AM -0400 9/5/06, Chad Smith wrote:
Let me tell you something. Everytime your computer (or its user) screws up
- it's not Micro$$$oft's satanic plan to ruin your lives, rape your kids,
and steal all your money. *YOU* messed up *YOUR* computer
I do not think that is fair. Plenty can
2006/9/5, Ilyse Kazar [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
At 10:53 AM -0400 9/5/06, James Knott wrote:
Actually, it's easy to re-associate the files. Just right click on
the icon, select Open with and choose the app. Also check Always
use the selected...
I believe that feature was new with XP (though I could
At 5:59 PM +0200 9/5/06, Johnny Andersson wrote:
2006/9/5, Ilyse Kazar [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
At 10:53 AM -0400 9/5/06, James Knott wrote:
Actually, it's easy to re-associate the files. Just right click on
the icon, select Open with and choose the app. Also check Always
use the selected...
I
On 9/5/06, Ilyse Kazar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At 11:07 AM -0400 9/5/06, Chad Smith wrote:
Let me tell you something. Everytime your computer (or its user) screws
up
- it's not Micro$$$oft's satanic plan to ruin your lives, rape your kids,
and steal all your money. *YOU* messed up *YOUR*
Ilyse Kazar wrote:
At 10:53 AM -0400 9/5/06, James Knott wrote:
Actually, it's easy to re-associate the files. Just right click on
the icon, select Open with and choose the app. Also check Always
use the selected...
I believe that feature was new with XP (though I could be wrong!) and
Ilyse Kazar wrote:
At 11:07 AM -0400 9/5/06, Chad Smith wrote:
Let me tell you something. Everytime your computer (or its user)
screws up
- it's not Micro$$$oft's satanic plan to ruin your lives, rape your kids,
and steal all your money. *YOU* messed up *YOUR* computer
I do not think that
At 12:13 PM -0400 9/5/06, Chad Smith wrote:
But the problem he's describing - downloading a viewer, installing it, and
then deleting it, and wondering why his files won't open - that's *his*
problem, *his* mistake, *his* error.
the implication that the user should presume that a Word Viewer
Chad Smith wrote:
Yes, it actually is their fault if they do not have anti-virus software
(there are plenty of free ones out there, even open source ones) and for
opening / installing programs (like this guy did) that they don't have a
clue what they do.
I've been a Windows user since Windows
On Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:20:15 -0400
Ilyse Kazar wrote:
At 10:53 AM -0400 9/5/06, James Knott wrote:
Actually, it's easy to re-associate the files. Just right click on
the icon, select Open with and choose the app. Also check Always
use the selected...
I believe that feature was new with
Ilyse Kazar wrote:
At 12:13 PM -0400 9/5/06, Chad Smith wrote:
But the problem he's describing - downloading a viewer, installing it,
and
then deleting it, and wondering why his files won't open - that's *his*
problem, *his* mistake, *his* error.
the implication that the user should presume
On 9/5/06, Ilyse Kazar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
the implication that the user should presume that a Word Viewer
application will ruin the mapping of odt files to OOo is ... well ...
not worth more keystrokes, I guess.
For GOD'S SAKE! It was NOT the downloading the Word Viewer - nor the
Ilyse Kazar wrote:
There is no way to be MS-free on a Windows box, obviously. Sounds
React OS.
BTW, does anybody know how well OOo runs on reactors?
xan
jonathon
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Chad wrote:
*YOU* messed up *YOUR* computer.
Except for the little fact that Microsoft is known for deliberately do
things which will mess up one's computer, if one uses products from a
rival company --- which makes it as, if not more likely, that Microsoft
id do something to the OPs
At 5:27 PM + 9/5/06, users@openoffice.org wrote:
Except for the little fact that Microsoft is known for deliberately
do things which will mess up one's computer, if one uses products
from a rival company --- which makes it as, if not more likely, that
Microsoft id do something to the OPs
Chad Smith wrote:
On 9/5/06, Ilyse Kazar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
the implication that the user should presume that a Word Viewer
application will ruin the mapping of odt files to OOo is ... well ...
not worth more keystrokes, I guess.
For GOD'S SAKE! It was NOT the downloading the Word
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From: users@openoffice.org [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:27 PM
To: users@openoffice.org
Subject: Re: [users] MS corruption of odt extensions!!
their announced plans on the future of OOo.]
Could you, please, provide a link
On 5 Sep 2006 at 13:13, Chad Smith wrote:
For GOD'S SAKE! It was NOT the downloading the Word Viewer - nor the
installation of it - nor even the running of it - that broke any damn
thing on the guy's computer. It was HIS DELETION OF THAT PROGRAM that
TEMPORIALITY left some of his files
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From: James Knott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 8:59 PM
To: users@openoffice.org
Subject: Re: [users] MS corruption of odt extensions!!
That's another reason for running Linux. It's extremely
difficult for viruses etc., to infect
Ilyse Kazar wrote:
On my XP box, on numerous occasions IE suddenly reset itself as the
default browser.
Safari has never done that to me on Mac
(I'm a take back the 'net with Mozilla type of gal)
You might want to try Seamonkey. It's the latest version of Mozilla.
Kirill S. Palagin wrote:
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From: James Knott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 8:59 PM
To: users@openoffice.org
Subject: Re: [users] MS corruption of odt extensions!!
That's another reason for running Linux. It's extremely
difficult
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From: James Knott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 8:59 PM
To: users@openoffice.org
Subject: Re: [users] MS corruption of odt extensions!!
That's another reason for running Linux. It's extremely
difficult for viruses etc., to infect.
Please stop
Chad wrote:
I've been a Windows user since Windows 3.1. I've had *ONE* virus in my
life
I've traced two trojans, and three virii directly to security patches
available from Microsoft.com, for by windows box.
How many users are going to tell their anti-maleware program to stop the
users@openoffice.org wrote:
Chad wrote:
I've been a Windows user since Windows 3.1. I've had *ONE* virus in
my life
I've traced two trojans, and three virii directly to security patches
available from Microsoft.com, for by windows box.
How many users are going to tell their
Damn, you guys drink a lot of Anti-M$ Kool Aid. Talk about your FUD BS.
Viruses on Windows update? Riiight. Why don't you stick your nose a
little further up RMS's butt. I think you might still be able to breathe.
The rest of us, however, will try to carry on without you out here in the
Chad Smith wrote:
[...]
(psst, don't feed this guy as well)
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I didn't mention any virus. What I did mention was an MS security patch
that clobbered MS Office users. That is one that *I* had to deal with
personally.
Chad Smith wrote:
Damn, you guys drink a lot of Anti-M$ Kool Aid. Talk about your FUD BS.
Viruses on Windows update? Riiight. Why
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