2012/9/10 Joost Andrae <joost.and...@gmx.de> > Hi, > > just to shorten this thread: There is already a possibility to add clipart > to AOO by using the extension mechanism. Just have a look at the extensions > page and search for clipart: > > http://extensions.services.**openoffice.org<http://extensions.services.openoffice.org> > > > I think we probably don't want bundle it with AOO directly. I can think >>> of an extended gallery implementation where it is possible to hook >>> online galleries as well. >>> >>> > Bundling clipart unnecessarily enlarges the download. Additionally clipart > bundles need to be proof checked against content that might be politically > incorrect based on local laws. Just remember that symbols of the german WW2 > regime are not allowed to be used in Germany. Clipart collections > containing flags _must_ include the officially used flags containing no > design changes. In Germany eg. it is fined by monetary penalty or by prison > sentence of max. 3 years (StGB §90a) if someone denounces the colours, the > flag, the emblem or the anthem of Germany. I believe similar laws do exist > in other countries as well. > > > >> +1 (for Clipart as well as Template). AOO should provide a kind of >> capability (with extensions) to easily search or browse the online >> resources. It is another perspective of Cloud/Social Integration value. >> >> > Why do you think it is a good idea to integrate cloud services or social > media into AOO ? I'm not convinced at all. People should decide themselves > which services they want to have added to AOO. And there are already > several cloud based service providers that provide extensions for AOO (like > teamdrive.com). Using extensions for such service integrations is an > appropriate way.
Sorry that my post was too short. Let me explain the ideal scenario in my mind: 1. When I installed a clean AOO, I hope to have 10~20 most frequent used build-in cliparts in local repository from AOO installation package. 2. But from time to time, I may want to look for more cliparts. So I hope to have a button like "Search more cliparts on XXX". (XXX maybe any website that provide clipart library, e.g. Open Clipart, Google, Baidu...) 3. I clicked on the button and searched the clipart I want. (Remember different site may categorize their cliparts in different way.) 4. I insert the clipart I searched out to my document. 5. I like the searched out clipart very much and believe I will use it frequently. So I stored this clipart to my local repository. 6. <Advanced> I get notified for new/hot cliparts. With the scenario above: 1. should be provided by AOO. 2, 3 & 6 should be provided by an extension specific to a clipart site that I installed later. If I want the capability to search in multiple sites, I may need to install multiple extensions. (Or any better suggestion?) 4 & 5, should be from the extension, but AOO should provide interface for good user experience (e.g. the capability to add a clipart to local repository with a drag&drop). - Simon > > > - Simon >> >> >> >>> Ok in case of OpenClipart it raises the question how it should be >>> organized/presented to our users. But allowing access to the online >>> resources will guarantee that we are up-to-date. >>> >> > The extension framework should be able to guarantee that an extension is > up-to-date, you know... > > > Kind regards, Joost >
