On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:38:42 +1100 Dave Barton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> -------- Original Message -------- > From: Lester Silberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Fri 14 Mar 2008 07:09:27 EST > > > The version of OpenOffice that came with my new 4G Asus eeepc does > > not include the database program, Base. > > What makes you believe that Base is not included? Unless ASUS has > supplied an old version, or an unnecessarily modified edition, of OOo > (OpenOffice.org), with your new computer (very unlikely) then base is > included. > > > Is there a way that this can be downloaded separately? The computer > > uses Linux. > > > > Thank you > > > > Les Silberman > > Try opening a terminal and type "sbase" (without quotation marks) and > the Base wizard should start. In which case, you can create a new > menu entry or a desktop link. If the Base wizard does not start, open > another OOo module (eg. Writer) and select the "File -> New -> > Database" menu option. > > If none of the above works, uninstall the ASUS supplied edition and > download and install the latest version from: > http://download.openoffice.org/index.html > OOo is a fully integrated office program, not a collection of > separate programs, you cannot download modules (eg. Base) > individually. > > Hope this helps. > > Dave > Lester, I've just fired up my Eee to make sure that the full version of OOo is installed and in fact it is. The problem may be that there is no short-cut to it in the Easy Desktop mode. Just click on the link to OOo write (in the Work section, I think it is) and then when OOo starts up, go to File- New- Database. This should start the Base wizard... it works fine on my Asus Eee. The Eee forums contain many hacks and useful tips for doing things like adding links to the desktop, modifying menus etc.Go to:: http://www.eeeuser.com/ -- God bless you, Keith Bates www.new-life.org.au If you don't have a reason to live JESUS IS THE ANSWER! Ask him into your life today... He really does make a difference --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
