On Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:01 PM [GMT+1=CET], Alan Frayer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Robin Laing wrote: >> >> As I work with people that use OOo across Linux, Windows and Mac, it >> would be nice to have the ability to use a common interface across >> all OS's. If it is different, then there is necessary training for >> each individual OS. This is not productive in many small businesses. >> > > An interesting thought, and one I've shared from time to time > (especially when watching some SF show that includes a "universal" > computer interface. > > Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that for such a > universal interface to occur, it would have to be presented by a > universal provider. This means all of the various OS vendors have to > come to a common agreement (yeah, right), or there is only one OS > vendor (monopoly). > > We can dream, but the political environment simply won't let it > happen. http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/ena0085l.jpg Harold Fuchs London, England --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
