Proposed F19 Feature: Apache OpenOffice

[Debarshi Ray]

>>> There are multiple alternative office suites already in Linux. Adding one
>>> more isn't really going to aggravate the problem too much for users
>>
>> We suck. So lets suck a little bit more. Is that what you are saying? :-)
>>
> 
> If you want to build a distribution with a single default for everything
> and nothing else, Fedora is simply not that distribution.   That is a lost
> cause and fighting against Apache Openoffice is not going to win you
> anything.  Given what we have, I think addressing the potential confusion
> by improving the GUI is the only realistic answer.

Ok.

<sarcasm>
So what is the next step? Offering another kernel? Or allowing us to choose
a different package manager or packing format? Oh, wait, using multiple
different depsolvers has already been frowned upon.

Now why did *that* happen? It is Fedora, isn't it?
</sarcasm>
 
> Go-oo is entirely irrelevant to Fedora.

No, it is not. It is an important part of where LO came from.

>  I don't see any reason to drag it
> in.  Since Libreoffice will be installed by default, regular users will
> just use it.  No need to explain any nuances.

I see. So how will you empower users to make an informed decision to choose
LO over AOO or the other way around? 

And it will be the "default" until someone gets the bright idea of creating
an AOO spin, and that idea has already started floating around.

Cheers,
Debarshi

-- 
If computers are going to revolutionize education, then steam engines and cars
and electricity would have done it too.  -- Arjun Shankar
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