[Sheflug] Re: OpenOffice 1.1

[Richard Ibbotson <richard [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>     I used RC2 (I think), not that long ago. Crashed badly when
> importing long Word documents (the only use I have for it). I filed a
> few bug reports, but it was hard to know where the problem was coming
> from (equations? tables? graphics?).


Hmmm...  so far the RC4 release would seem to live up to claims that
the bugs have been removed.  If I find any bugs I'll send it in here.
Clicking on the print icon reveals a very nice GUI which links
straight up to my laser printer.  Printing by LPR turned into a point
and click semi-automated experience.  What is really nice is the
button on the toolbar which allows you to directly turn out a PDF
document without using the command line.  Great stuff.


>     Star Office 7 has also been released. They claim that start-up
> time has been "halved" (subjective metric) with respect to OO0 1.0/SO
> 6. Anyone gave it a try?


I think I'd believe this.  The RC4 release is much quicker than
previous versions.  The whole office suite seen as a whole is
certainly a bit on the sophisticated side.  Well worth a look in.

Thanks




Richard
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