OpenOffice Should Be Included On Version 13 LiveCD...

[Tom H]

On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 11:58 AM, David Boles <dgboles at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 5/13/2010 11:31 AM, Kwan Lowe wrote:
>> On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 7:51 PM, Tom H <tomh0665 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> True, but if a Linux distribution wants to attract Windows and OSX
>>> desktop users (_IF_), OO is an essential package because it is what
>>> those users expect, an integrated office application suite that is
>>> compatible with MS Office.
>>
>> I understand the sentiment, but attracting Windows and OSX is indeed a
>> big IF. :D Sure, the more the merrier and all that, but if anything
>> I'd want the installation to showcase things that are not easily
>> possible on other OSes.
>
>
> I just have to ask. Why would running Openoffice on Linux impress a
> Windows user enough to convince them to switch to Linux? Openoffice is
> available for Windows. And at the same price too!  :-)

Familiarity? Compatibility? Integration?