On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:12:17 +0200 Jean-Baptiste Faure <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Le Dimanche 3 Août 2008 09:37, Keith Bates a écrit : > > I've just upgraded my computer and thought I would give Ubuntu 8.04 > > a go, having previously used OO 2.4.1 under Debian. > > > > I've transferred all of my files successfully and everything works > > fine except the Base components. > > > > I can't open .odb database files, connect a .dbf file or even open a > > registered databases window (F4 in most versions of OOo I believe) > > > > Before I go to the trouble of uninstalling the Ubuntu version of OOo > > and downloading from the OOo web-site, can someone tell me if these > > problems are a known feature of the Ubuntu version of OO or have I > > done something wrong in installing Ubuntu? I never under-estimate my > > ability to stuff up a simple install process! > > > > Thanks > > > Hi, > > you need to install packages openoffice.org that are not installed by > default by Ubuntu. As far I can remember such packages refers to Java. > > JBF Thanks Jean & Russell. I took a close look in synaptic and discovered that the Base is not actually installed by default. I didn't expect that! I'm currently installing a few other OO packages that seem to be neglected also. I hope this fixes it. -- 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]
