The history of the new 'Export to MediaWiki' option on OpenOffice: http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=48409
First, submit a vague bug report because the program you use doesn't do what you want it to, and suggest that it should be pretty easy for someone to fix this problem. Then, wait several months until someone writes a macro for you. Then, wait more months until someone automates things with a script. Then, wait as other people point out that it should be available from a menu, and that it should be based on XML, and that it should have a laundry list of clearly-trivial features "for extra credit". Ignore the web-based version as being obviously not what you wanted. Then, wait for some new programmers to get enthusiastic about your problem, and finish writing all the fiddly bits of the software. Then, wait while they write some test case thingies and talk about 'semikolons'. Then, wait while the QA department writes the specification for the now-finished software. Finally, rejoice as your vague bug report has become reality in only two-and-a-half years, without any further input from you. -- Frank Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PPIG Discuss List (discuss@ppig.org) Discuss admin: http://limitlessmail.net/mailman/listinfo/discuss Announce admin: http://limitlessmail.net/mailman/listinfo/announce PPIG Discuss archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/discuss%40ppig.org/
