Re: [users] Any Pllans for an e-mail Client?

[Fred A. Miller]

Jack S Berger wrote:

I am of the opinion that the worst program ever foisted off on the
marketplace is MS-Outlook.

Do you have any plans to provide an e-mail client that doesn't bring along
the baggage that Outlook does?


Install Mozilla Thunderbird and specify T-Bird in OO's options as it 
being your mailer..done.


Fred

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[users] Re: OpenOffice.org DRAW: PNG becomes TheGIMP20

[Pu Taang Zomi]

Dear Brian Barker and Harold Fuchs,


Thank you very much for the immediate replies.

I did what you two said. Under the Name, my file has the correct extension
(png) now.

But under the Type, it was still TheGIMP20, not PNG Image.

So I went to Google for "PNG image appearing as TheGIMP20"
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=PNG+image+appearing+as+TheGIMP20

I found a discussion on "Why Did Gimp Change The Jpeg Type To The Gimp 20?"
http://www.gimptalk.com/forum/topic/Why-Did-Gimp-Change-The-Jpeg-Type-To-20-2779-1.html

With the info from that discussion, I downloaded and installed  Image Editor
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/utils/imgeditor.zip
Now, under the Type, my files have their correct types restored. Problems
solved!

Sincerely,

Pu Taang Zomi

[users] Re: 15 hours to download Openoffice???????

[NoOp]

On 03/21/2008 07:00 PM, web at work wrote:

> 
> Win 98se was a good OS, so hopefully no one will laugh.
> I still have one or two machines that were made for Win 98
> and to not work well with Win 2000 or XP
> 
> A stupid question, but, what is the speed of your modem?
> My Win 98 machine came with a 28.8k modem, not the 56k
> version.  If you have a 28.8k modem, I would go to www.tigerdirect.com
> and get a new one.  Hopefully you have a PCI slot open.
> 
> I use to live out in the "country" where all there is are
> farms and woods.  Nice for living, but not good for the
> Internet.  
> 
> Also you might have to talk to your phone company
> to find out why you are having such a slow bit rate.
> FCC requires accessibility to a certain level. My sister
> had a pulse line and fought the company to get Tone service
> since the FCC required it and even the phone company's
> answering system required tone to use.
> 
> So check out your modem speed 
> Call the phone company to find out what it the bite rate
> your line is rated for.
> 
> Also get a download manager like someone else said.
> Dialup connection need them.
> 
> I even found a free full speed dialup system for my area,
> but I use Cable modem and digital phone service now.
> 
> 

Got it handled... M.Kay contacted me & I'm creating a CD to send on
Monday. M.Kay is not too far away, so it's minimal to burn the CD & send.

Gary



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Re: [users] Re: 15 hours to download Openoffice???????

[web at work]

Subject: [users] Re: 15 hours to download Openoffice???



On 03/20/2008 11:48 AM, m.kay wrote:

Hello! I read great reviews of your product at the Warrior Forum.  I
have been attempting to download the most current version from your
website, with no luck.  First it tells me it will take between 15-16
hours to download.  And, of course, before that happens, at about the
35% range, it flubs up somehow and stops. I am on an old, Win98SE
computer---NO Laughing, please!  Plus I am located in a rural area
with dialup on very old analog lines, so my bps is very low/slow. Is
there a solution to my problem?  It sounds like your product has
everything I need to succeed, if only I could get it! Any and all
help is greatly appreciated!! M. Kay



Win 98se was a good OS, so hopefully no one will laugh.
I still have one or two machines that were made for Win 98
and to not work well with Win 2000 or XP

A stupid question, but, what is the speed of your modem?
My Win 98 machine came with a 28.8k modem, not the 56k
version.  If you have a 28.8k modem, I would go to www.tigerdirect.com
and get a new one.  Hopefully you have a PCI slot open.

I use to live out in the "country" where all there is are
farms and woods.  Nice for living, but not good for the
Internet.  


Also you might have to talk to your phone company
to find out why you are having such a slow bit rate.
FCC requires accessibility to a certain level. My sister
had a pulse line and fought the company to get Tone service
since the FCC required it and even the phone company's
answering system required tone to use.

So check out your modem speed 
Call the phone company to find out what it the bite rate
your line is rated for.

Also get a download manager like someone else said.
Dialup connection need them.

I even found a free full speed dialup system for my area,
but I use Cable modem and digital phone service now.


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Re: [users] Installation Files

[John Blegen]

- Original Message 
From: Ralph Barhydt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: users@openoffice.org
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 8:04:28 PM
Subject: Re: [users] Installation Files

Thank you.  What command do I use to start OOo?

  I tired "start" and I tried "open."  "open OOo gave me an error 
message: /Users/REB/OOo does not exist.

Ralph


__

Double-clicking on the item in the Applications Folder works for me.  But only 
after X11 is already running.

By the way, there's a new "snapshot" of the Aqua version of OOo out.  This does 
NOT require X11, and, so far, it seems to work pretty well, much more stable 
and functional than the last snapshot.  You can get to the new snapshot from 
here:  http://tinyurl.com/2kaxrk



John

Re: [users] Installation Files

[Ralph Barhydt]

Thank you.  What command do I use to start OOo?

 I tired "start" and I tried "open."  "open OOo gave me an error 
message: /Users/REB/OOo does not exist.


Ralph

John Blegen wrote:

- Original Message 
From: Ralph Barhydt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: users@openoffice.org
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 3:24:24 PM
Subject: Re: [users] Installation Files

I have downloaded 2.3.1 for the Mac and have spent a couple of hours 
trying to figure out how to install/start it.  i get an X11 window when 
I try to open the app.  I have done what was posted on one of the 
websites in terms of X11 preferences, but nothing happens the way its 
described except being able to set the input and output.  I can't use 
the application.  Help.


Ralph Barhydt

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Try starting X11 first.  Then start OOo.


 
John Blegen




  


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Re: [users] Re: Installation problem

[Ralph Barhydt]

This is so weird.  I have been trying for two days to install open 
office on a new Mac Mini.  I kept reading about X11 and the settings and 
trying to do those things.  I tried opening OOo and other suggestions.  
I downloaded a new copy of the software, "unzipped" it (dmg file) and 
put it in the Application folder, then instead of clicking the icon on 
the dock bar, I doubled clicked on the application in the application 
folder.  Voila!  It worked.  Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?


Ralph Barhydt

Harold Fuchs wrote:

On 21/03/2008 22:28, Roger Karapin wrote:
I've tried what you suggested and I'm still stymied in my efforts to 
install openoffice.org 2.3.1


I have enough memory (4 GB; need 600 MB) on my hard drive.

I tried the md5sums procedure but could not install the MDHashTool.  
As currently stated at the URL that I was given below 
(http://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/using_md5sums.html)


the MDHash Tool does not work with current versions of Firefox.

In any case, I doubt the problem is a corrupted download.  I 
downloaded the openoffice.org 2.3 software a second time, and tried 
to install it. It choked at exactly the same point as the previous 
one did.


Does anyone have any suggestions about what else I could try?

Thanks,
Roger

1. If the md5sums extension won't install under your version of 
Firefox, have you tried the Windows program described lower down on 
the same page?


2. Is this the first time you have installed OpenOffice or are you 
upgrading from a previous version? If the latter, have you exited its 
Quickstarter before attempting to install the new version?
You could also try the procedure described at 
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 to fix a well known Windows bug 
in relation to installing software.


3. Perhaps this is caused by your Antivirus program believing the 
thing is a virus. To try to overcome this:

a) Disconnect your computer completely from the internet
b) Disable your Antivirus (AV) software and your firewall
c) Run the installer; you won't be able to register because you have 
no internet connection so just say "already registered" or, if you 
prefer, "registaer later".

d) Enable your AV software and firewall
e) Connect to the internet; never leave your computer connected to the 
net if your AV software and firewall are not both running properly.


If none of the above works then I'm stuck. I think it will take a 
Windows guru sitting at your keyboard and "playing" (= "creatively 
analysing the situation").





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Re: [users] OpenOffice.org DRAW: PNG becomes TheGIMP20

[Harold Fuchs]

On 21/03/2008 19:49, Pu Taang Zomi wrote:

The Extension PNG Becomes theGIMP20


1. Yesterday (20 MAR 08 THU), I tried to export a Draw image to PNG [File ->
Export -> PNG - Portable Network Graphic (.png)].

2. When I looked for the picture through Draw [File --> Open], I saw the
following:

Title: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01.odg*
**
Type: *OpenDocument Drawing*
**
Size: 16.7 KB

Date Modified: 3/20/2008 21:04:01


**
Title: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01.png*
**
Type:* Graphics (png)*
**
Size: 82.4 KB

Date Modified: 3/20/2008 21:04:19



3. But when I looked for the picture through the hard drive (C:),  I saw the
following:

 Name: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01*
**
Type: *OpenDocument Drawing*
**
Size: 17

Date Modified: 3/20/2008 9:04 PM


**
Name: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01*
**
Type: *TheGIMP20*
**
Size: 83 KB

Date Modified: 3/20/2008 9:04 PM


4. When I opened the picture with Microsoft Internet Explorer, the extention
PNG was shown: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01.png*

5. I want to see the extension PNG when I look at the picture. I must have
done something wrong. What should I do to correct it?


  
I'm afraid this has nothing to do with OpenOffice. Instead you need to 
configure *Windows* to show the extensions as well as the names of files 
on your system. To do this:

1. Open a Windows Explorer window
2. Click Tools
3. Click Folder Options
4. Click View
5. There is a box labelled "Hide extensions for know file types"; ensure 
that this is *not* ticked (checked).

6. Click Apply and then OK.
Now when you look at files Windows Explorer will show the file extension.


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[users] Re: Installation Files

[NoOp]

On 03/21/2008 10:16 AM, web at work wrote:
> 
> Subject: Re: [users] Installation Files
> 
> 
>> Arnie Xavier wrote:
>>> Hi, I upgraded to 2.3, but I'm left with a folder titled 'Openoffice.org 
>>> 2.3 Installation Files' on my desktop. What do I do with it , can I 
>>> delete it ?
>>>   Please conntact me and let me know, I'd really apprecicate it.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Yes, you can delete it.  It's served it's purpose.
>>
>>
>> -- 
> Keep the downloaded install program and pass it along
> to year friends.  Sme people will not try the free stuff
> if they have to download it themselves, dialup connectors
> are most of these people.
> 
> I hand out CDs with OOo and all of the Help files in PDF
> thay I find, plus samples, samples, samples.
> 
> Worked for me to get many, many people to use it.
> I got 3 companies to try it that way before they made
> OOo their default software.
> 

Excellent suggestion. Plus, if Arnie has the extra disk space it's not a
bad idea to archive the download in a folder just in case it needs to be
reloaded at some time in the future. Sure beats downloading 100+MB all
over again.

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[users] Re: 15 hours to download Openoffice???????

[NoOp]

On 03/20/2008 11:48 AM, m.kay wrote:
> Hello! I read great reviews of your product at the Warrior Forum.  I
> have been attempting to download the most current version from your
> website, with no luck.  First it tells me it will take between 15-16
> hours to download.  And, of course, before that happens, at about the
> 35% range, it flubs up somehow and stops. I am on an old, Win98SE
> computer---NO Laughing, please!  Plus I am located in a rural area
> with dialup on very old analog lines, so my bps is very low/slow. Is
> there a solution to my problem?  It sounds like your product has
> everything I need to succeed, if only I could get it! Any and all
> help is greatly appreciated!! M. Kay

As others have mentioned, you can purchase on a CD from various
distributors. However, given that the internet connection situation, I'd
recommend that you try a download manager. You'll need that for
downloaded any other large files/programs anyway, so you might as well
find one that suits you. Several recommended download managers are
listed here:

http://download.openoffice.org/2.0.2/downloadtools.html

These will allow you to resume the download following a timout or lost
dialup connection.

That said: from your posting IP it looks like you are close to Tulare
California which is not too far from me (I'm in the San Francisco Bay
Area). So, if you'd like to send me your address directly
([EMAIL PROTECTED]) I'll be happy to burn you a CD and drop it in the
mail to you after the holiday weekend. No charge :-)

Note: General post/replies should go to users@openoffice.org, see below.
Also, please do *not* post your address and any personal information to
users@openoffice.org as it is a global mailing list that can be read
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Re: [users] Are Hebrew and Greek typesetting supported within En version of OpenOffice?

[jonathon]

On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 9:33 PM, Gary Frost  wrote:

>into how I can have several languages supported

Support can mean several different things.

Note: The following versions of Windows are known for their
monolingualism. Upgrade to Linux if you need to create multilingual
documents.

* Windows 98;
* Windows 98 SE;
* Windows ME;
* Windows Vista Starter;
* Windows Vista Home Basic;
* Windows Vista Home Basic N;
* Windows Vista Home Basic K
* Windows Vista Home Basic KN
* Windows Vista Home Premium;
* Windows Vista Home Premium K:
* Windows Vista Business;
* Windows Vista Business N;
* Windows Vista Business K
* Windows Vista Business KN

A:  You may need an IME for the following writing systems:
(This list is not complete.)

# CJKV:
* Chinese;
* Japanese;
* Korean;
* Vietnamese;
# INDUS VALLEY WRITING SYSTEMS;
* Devangari;
* Sanskrit;
* Tibetan;
* Thai:
# BiDI WRITING SYSTEMS;
* Mongolian;
* Arabic;
* Hebrew;
# BOUSTROPHEDOUN WRITING SYSTEMS;
* Akkadian;
* Rongo Rongo;

OOo does not directly support Boustrophedoun Writing systems.
[ This can be faked/emulated by using styles.]

WINDOWS:

For international keyboard support, refer to the following articles:
* WinXP: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/handson/user/xpintlsupp.mspx;
* Win2003: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/handson/user/xpintlsupp.mspx;
* Win2K: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/handson/user/2kintlsupp.mspx;

For IMEs refer to the following article:
http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/handson/user/IME_Paper.mspx
The IMEs that Microsoft produces have the following issues:
* One IME per language;
* Require Microsoft Office to be isntalled;
* Are not reliable for non-Microsoft programs;

Commercial MIEs:
* NJStar Communicator: http://www.mjstar.com : The virtue of this
product is that it covers Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

FLOSS MIEs:
* SCIM: http://www.scim-im.org/ :  This product covers CKJV.

LINUX:

My suggestion is to use SCIM. http://www.scim-im.org/

MACINTOSH:

My suggestion is to use SCIM. http://www.scim-im.org/

B:  Spell Checking:

a) Install the appropriate dictionaries, thesauri, and hyphenation dictionaries.
">File >Wizards >Install new dictionaries" should bring up the tool
for installing dictionaries.
* This tool will automatically check to see if it is the most current
version.  If it is not, then it will ask if you want to update to the
current version.
* The user interface for version 1.7 is in 27 languages;
* It lists roughly 120 dictionaries for spell checking;
** There are some ---probably less than a dozen --- dictionaries for
OOo that are not listed in this tool. For the most part, the unlisted
dictionaries are very new, very specialized, or very large.
* Only install dictionaries etc that you use, and need.   OOo
performance can be severely degraded if too many dictionaries, etc are
installed.  [My experience is that performance degradation is
noticeable at around 5 dictionaries, and is complete at around 100
dictionaries.  The amount of RAM, and your chip speed will affect the
performance degradation.]

b) Create and use language specific styles;
* For each language that is used, create a set of paragraph,
character, numbering, and page styles. Use those styles when creating,
or editing documents. This way spell checking will be correctly done.
Language specific styles also allow for transparent grammar checking
from within OOo.
* A template that contains the start of language specific styles can
be found at  http://www.esnips.com/web/OOoRelatedThings.
* Uncheck "Spell check in all languages" unless you want your work to
contain spelling errors.

C: Grammar Checking

You can find a list of grammar checkers at
http://lingucomponent.openoffice.org/grammar.html

You can find an article on installing LanguageTool at
http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=07/04/27/2033202

Note:  Select your grammar checker according to the languages that you
use. Different grammar checkers cover different languages.

D: Fonts

">File >Wizards >Install fonts" should bring up the tool for
installing fonts for a specific user.  Some versions of OOo omit this
tool.

Install one or two good pan-Unicode fonts. Code2000 is probably the
most comprehensive that is easily available.

Then install four or five fonts for each specific writing system that you use.

E: Documentation:

Somewhat outdated, but possibly still useful is _OOo in a multilingual
environment:  How to have Alibata, Hangul, Hittite, Huna, Lepcha,
Manchu, Meroïtic, Nashu, Ogham, Orkhon, Pahawh Hmong, Rongo-Rongo,
Tengwar, Tsalagi, And Vai in the Same Document_ which can be found at
http://oooauthors.org/en/members/tutorials/multilingualooo/  .

xan

jonathon
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security measures used by Microsoft. As such, before using this product
for exams that require faulty and defective software, ensure that you
will not be unjustly penalized for the incompete

Re: [users] Installation Files

[John Blegen]

- Original Message 
From: Ralph Barhydt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: users@openoffice.org
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 3:24:24 PM
Subject: Re: [users] Installation Files

I have downloaded 2.3.1 for the Mac and have spent a couple of hours 
trying to figure out how to install/start it.  i get an X11 window when 
I try to open the app.  I have done what was posted on one of the 
websites in terms of X11 preferences, but nothing happens the way its 
described except being able to set the input and output.  I can't use 
the application.  Help.

Ralph Barhydt

_



Try starting X11 first.  Then start OOo.


 
John Blegen

Re: [users] Installation Files

[Ralph Barhydt]

I have downloaded 2.3.1 for the Mac and have spent a couple of hours 
trying to figure out how to install/start it.  i get an X11 window when 
I try to open the app.  I have done what was posted on one of the 
websites in terms of X11 preferences, but nothing happens the way its 
described except being able to set the input and output.  I can't use 
the application.  Help.


Ralph Barhydt

James Knott wrote:

web at work wrote:
I carry a USB flash drive, that has OpenOffice (including portable 
apps version) & docs, Seamonkey, Firefox, Thunderbird etc., so that 
I'm always ready to install the software for someone.



--

Web again

I have several of those drives, but most people want to have a CD to 
keep.
Also most people I deal with do not have a USB plug in front, and 
with my
"injuries", it is difficult to place it in the "hidden" ports in the 
back of the

computers.  They always seem to take a contortionist to get to the back
of the boxes on the bottom shelves of the computer desks.  That is one
reason for CDs

Sometimes I leave off some stuff so I can get your list included on 
the CD.


I usually keep a few CDs with me and just hand them out.



I also use a CD-RW for the same purpose, but I don't hand them out.  I 
keep everything in one folder, so it's easy to copy, in one shot, to 
the persons computer.  I also use the portable app version, to 
demonstrate OpenOffice to people, without installing it.




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Re: [users] Installation Files

[James Knott]

web at work wrote:
I carry a USB flash drive, that has OpenOffice (including portable 
apps version) & docs, Seamonkey, Firefox, Thunderbird etc., so that 
I'm always ready to install the software for someone.



--

Web again

I have several of those drives, but most people want to have a CD to 
keep.

Also most people I deal with do not have a USB plug in front, and with my
"injuries", it is difficult to place it in the "hidden" ports in the 
back of the

computers.  They always seem to take a contortionist to get to the back
of the boxes on the bottom shelves of the computer desks.  That is one
reason for CDs

Sometimes I leave off some stuff so I can get your list included on 
the CD.


I usually keep a few CDs with me and just hand them out.



I also use a CD-RW for the same purpose, but I don't hand them out.  I 
keep everything in one folder, so it's easy to copy, in one shot, to the 
persons computer.  I also use the portable app version, to demonstrate 
OpenOffice to people, without installing it. 



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[users] OpenOffice.org DRAW: PNG becomes TheGIMP20

[Pu Taang Zomi]

The Extension PNG Becomes theGIMP20


1. Yesterday (20 MAR 08 THU), I tried to export a Draw image to PNG [File ->
Export -> PNG - Portable Network Graphic (.png)].

2. When I looked for the picture through Draw [File --> Open], I saw the
following:

Title: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01.odg*
**
Type: *OpenDocument Drawing*
**
Size: 16.7 KB

Date Modified: 3/20/2008 21:04:01


**
Title: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01.png*
**
Type:* Graphics (png)*
**
Size: 82.4 KB

Date Modified: 3/20/2008 21:04:19



3. But when I looked for the picture through the hard drive (C:),  I saw the
following:

 Name: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01*
**
Type: *OpenDocument Drawing*
**
Size: 17

Date Modified: 3/20/2008 9:04 PM


**
Name: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01*
**
Type: *TheGIMP20*
**
Size: 83 KB

Date Modified: 3/20/2008 9:04 PM


4. When I opened the picture with Microsoft Internet Explorer, the extention
PNG was shown: *ZND Origination, Frequency and Anniversary 01.png*

5. I want to see the extension PNG when I look at the picture. I must have
done something wrong. What should I do to correct it?

6. Computer:
HP Media Center PC m7250n
1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM
250 GB SATA 7200 rpm Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows Professional Version 5.1.2600, Service Pack 2 (Microsoft
Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002, Service Pack 2)
Intel Pentium D 820 2.80 GHz
7. Software
OpenOffice.org 2.3.1 (OxygenOffice Professional 2.3.1)
GIMP 2.4.5
GhostScript 8.61
GTK+ 2.12.9
Scribus 1.3.3.11
Pu Taang Zomi

[users] [OT] Mozilla filters - was Re: Replying to Unsubscribed Users (Again)

[NoOp]

On 03/21/2008 09:00 AM, James Knott wrote:

> 
> I'm currently using 1.1.8, but have been doing this for much longer than 
> 1.1.8 has been out.  In the main mail window, click on Tools > Message 
> Filters and then create a new filter.  In the match selections, choose 
> "Delivered-to" and "Contains" and place the desired text in the next 
> box.  Then in the "Perform this action" box, chose "Tag message" and 
> pick whatever tag you wish.  You can even create your own custom tags in 
> the Seamonkey preferences.
> 
> The text I filter on is "moderator for users@openoffice.org" (without 
> quotes).
> 
> 
> 

And you can do this in the *newsreader when viewing a newsgroup*? If so,
then you've just solved
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=16913 :-)

BTW: I've found that SM2pre (newsreader) does not work with

Delivered-To: moderator for users@openoffice.org

Apparently because there are two Delivered-To's

Delivered-To: mailing list users@openoffice.org
Delivered-To: moderator for users@openoffice.org

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Re: [users] Installation Files

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Subject: Re: [users] Installation Files



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Subject: Re: [users] Installation Files



Arnie Xavier wrote:
Hi, I upgraded to 2.3, but I'm left with a folder titled 
'Openoffice.org 2.3 Installation Files' on my desktop. What do I do 
with it , can I delete it ?

  Please conntact me and let me know, I'd really apprecicate it.




Yes, you can delete it.  It's served it's purpose.


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to year friends.  Sme people will not try the free stuff
if they have to download it themselves, dialup connectors
are most of these people.

I hand out CDs with OOo and all of the Help files in PDF
thay I find, plus samples, samples, samples.

Worked for me to get many, many people to use it.
I got 3 companies to try it that way before they made
OOo their default software.




I carry a USB flash drive, that has OpenOffice (including portable apps 
version) & docs, Seamonkey, Firefox, Thunderbird etc., so that I'm always 
ready to install the software for someone.



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Web again

I have several of those drives, but most people want to have a CD to keep.
Also most people I deal with do not have a USB plug in front, and with my
"injuries", it is difficult to place it in the "hidden" ports in the back of 
the

computers.  They always seem to take a contortionist to get to the back
of the boxes on the bottom shelves of the computer desks.  That is one
reason for CDs

Sometimes I leave off some stuff so I can get your list included on the CD.

I usually keep a few CDs with me and just hand them out.



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Re: [users] Installation Files

[James Knott]

web at work wrote:



Subject: Re: [users] Installation Files



Arnie Xavier wrote:
Hi, I upgraded to 2.3, but I'm left with a folder titled 
'Openoffice.org 2.3 Installation Files' on my desktop. What do I do 
with it , can I delete it ?

  Please conntact me and let me know, I'd really apprecicate it.




Yes, you can delete it.  It's served it's purpose.


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Keep the downloaded install program and pass it along
to year friends.  Sme people will not try the free stuff
if they have to download it themselves, dialup connectors
are most of these people.

I hand out CDs with OOo and all of the Help files in PDF
thay I find, plus samples, samples, samples.

Worked for me to get many, many people to use it.
I got 3 companies to try it that way before they made
OOo their default software.




I carry a USB flash drive, that has OpenOffice (including portable apps 
version) & docs, Seamonkey, Firefox, Thunderbird etc., so that I'm 
always ready to install the software for someone.



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Re: [users] Any Pllans for an e-mail Client? (verification)

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Don't you just *LOVE* these people who make it difficult to reply.  I do 
not click on such stuff.



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[users] Using SUM in Calc - was: [users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

[Harold Fuchs]

On 20/03/2008 16:50, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Hi
 
Can you help
 
In exell
 
with Microsoft when you type a column of figures, say in col "C"
 
To get a total all you have to do is click on last figure drag to shade in  
all figures, and click a symbol denoting "total" next to move decimal  point
 
On Open Office this is not there is it possible to auto add a total column  
without going through the formula system?
 
Help please


Terry  Dunne


  


It's exactly the same. The symbol is an upper case Greek sigma which 
stands for "sum". If you can't see that symbol in your toolbars then 
click View and ensure that Formula Bar is ticked (checked).



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[users] Opening Excel Files - was: [users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

[Harold Fuchs]

On 20/03/2008 15:07, David Potter wrote:

I want my laptop to be able to open XL files. How do I do this?
David Potter
  
Either buy and install Microsoft (MS) Office and use its Excel program 
or download and install OpenOffice and use its Calc component. 
OpenOffice is free. MS Office isn't. OpenOffice cannot yet handle the 
latest MS formats referred to as "2007" and designated .xlsx, .docx and 
so on.


Download it from the same web site as the one on which you found this 
e-mail list.


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[users] Removing Dictionaries - was: [users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

[Harold Fuchs]

On 20/03/2008 14:16, Ingrid Poret wrote:

I am using version 2.3 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is :

I accidentally downoaded too many languages from Dicoo... How can I delete 
those I will definitely not use.
Many thanks for your [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  

Please see http://www.oooforum.org/forum/viewtopic.phtml?t=51535

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[users] Re: Problem in downloading version 2.3.1 for Mac

[Larry Gusaas]

On 2008/03/21 11:48 AM, Antó—nio Matoso-Ferreira wrote:

Dear Sir:

For several times I tried to download version 2.3.1 for Mac, from the 
download central, but I always get the answer: /"The download you have 
chosen is not available"/. Go to the download central, or it the back 
button. But always i am ina circle.


Where I can get the last version for Mac, which I think is 2.3.1?

With many regards, sincerely yours

Antonio Matoso-Ferreira


Go to http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/download/


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Re: [users] Re: Replying to Unsubscribed Users (Again)

[Harold Fuchs]

On 21/03/2008 16:00, James Knott wrote:

NoOp wrote:

On 03/19/2008 12:54 PM, James Knott wrote:
 

NoOp wrote:
   

On 03/17/2008 09:46 AM, Larry Gusaas wrote:
   

On 2008/03/17 9:09 AM, Jim Allan wrote:
   

Larry Gusaas wrote:

   
Can't search for "Delivered-To:" in Thunderbird newsgroup 
reader. I get these messages through Gmane. I AM NO going to 
switch reader to accommodate the rididulous policy to this list 
nor am I, considering the high volume on this list going to 
switch back to emails.


You can be uncooperative and not do this if you wish.

Thunderbird is the most recommended email program to people asking 
for email programs. Why should I change. Why can't OO.o fix the 
problem of unsubscribed posters. They are the uncooperative ones.


FWIW: The next major release of SeaMonkey (SeaMonkey 2) and presumably
Thunderbird, as they both will use the same MailNews core, will 
have the

ability to filter on headers:

I thought they already could.  I've been using header filtering in 
Seamonkey for some time.  I use it to change the message header colour.






How are you doing that? SM 1.1.x currently cannot filter on specific
headers in the newsreader - only in the email headers. The problem is
that many contributors to the list use the gmane nntp newsreader instead
of subscribing to the email list. This eliminates downloading tons of
emails from this list as well as others you are subscribed to. The
problem currently is that SM and TB cannot filter by defined headers -
required to determine if the poster is unsubscribed or not. Example,
header: Delivered-To, NNTP-Posting-Host etc. If you can do that with
yours I'd sure like to know how you are doing it.

  


I'm currently using 1.1.8, but have been doing this for much longer 
than 1.1.8 has been out.  In the main mail window, click on Tools > 
Message Filters and then create a new filter.  In the match 
selections, choose "Delivered-to" and "Contains" and place the desired 
text in the next box.  Then in the "Perform this action" box, chose 
"Tag message" and pick whatever tag you wish.  You can even create 
your own custom tags in the Seamonkey preferences.


The text I filter on is "moderator for users@openoffice.org" (without 
quotes).




Are you referring to the ***news*** reader part of Seamonkey? Or to the 
***mail***. There is no debate about the ***mail*** reader. It has been 
repeatedly agreed in this e-mail list that the ***mail*** portion of TB 
and SM can already filter on headers.


The debate is ***only*** about the ***news*** reader part.

Are you saying that you are filtering on headers in the ***news*** 
reader part of v1.1.8 of Seamonkey?


By ***news*** reader we all mean the component that handles what used to 
be called USENET news. It runs using a protocol named NNTP over port 
119. On the other hand, a ***mail*** reader handles what people call 
e-mail. It typically uses a protocol named SMTP and runs on port 25.


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Re: [users] Activation Wizard Problem

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Steven Bennett wrote:
 
GreetingsI have a problem with open office.  I downloaded a copy and it works fine but every so often when I go to open a file a prompt come up for the activation wizard.  Not all the time.  Just once in a great while.  Is there anything I can do do correct this problem?Steven


  


There shouldn't be an activation wizard, as OpenOffice is fully 
functional, as soon as you install it.  There is, however, registration, 
which is optional.  I believe one of the options is to not register.  
Click on that and you shouldn't be bothered again.



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Re: [users] Mobile Office Suite

[Harold Fuchs]

On 21/03/2008 16:16, James Knott wrote:

Fred A. Miller wrote:

Hameed Yussuph wrote:
Is there any likelihood of a mobile version such as Quick Office or 
Microsoft Office for Windows Mobile


What do you mean by "mobile? There is "portable" OO that will run on 
USB memory, if that's a help.


Fred

I think he was referring to the pocket size computers, as might run 
WINCE or PalmOS etc.


No, he almost certainly said what he meant and meant what he said: 
"...for Windows Mobile ". I see no reason to doubt that he was  
referring to an Operating System developed by Microsoft. The *name* of 
that Operating System is "Windows Mobile". It runs on a number of 
different manufacturers' devices. It is not WINCE , which is a different 
and I think earlier OS by Microsoft. Nor is it PalmOS which is 
completely different and not even by Microsoft but by Palm. For what 
it's worth, Wikipedia's entry is at 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Mobile


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[users] Problem in downloading version 2.3.1 for Mac

[Antó—nio Matoso-Ferreira]

Dear Sir:



For several times I tried to download version 2.3.1 for Mac, from the 
download central, but I always get the answer: /"The download you have 
chosen is not available"/. Go to the download central, or it the back 
button. But always i am ina circle.



Where I can get the last version for Mac, which I think is 2.3.1?


With many regards, sincerely yours


Antonio Matoso-Ferreira




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Re: [users] Installation Question??

[James Knott]

Ruth Tiefel wrote:

I have two computers, using Window XP Home Edition operating
system.  I have had Open Office software installed on one
computer for over a year and it operates great.  I have tried
installing Open Office software on the second computer a couple
of different times and it will not install correctly.

I installed Norton 360 on both computers today and thought I
would try downloading and installing Open Office on the 2nd
computer again.  It downloaded fine, but when I tried to install
the software I got the following message--


 
NSIS Error


The installer you are trying to use is corrupted or incomplete.

This could be the result of a damaged dis, a failer download or
a virus.

You may want to contact the author of this installer to obtain a
new copy.

It may be possible to skip this check using the /NCRC common
line switch  ( NOT RECOMMENDED )
  


It's a bogus report from Norton.  Skip the test and any other that cause 
problems or just turn on Norton, until OO is installed.



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Re: [users] 15 hours to download Openoffice???????

[James Knott]

m.kay wrote:

Hello!
I read great reviews of your product at the Warrior Forum.  I have been 
attempting to download the most current version from your website, with no 
luck.  First it tells me it will take between 15-16 hours to download.  And, of 
course, before that happens, at about the 35% range, it flubs up somehow and 
stops.
I am on an old, Win98SE computer---NO Laughing, please!  Plus I am located in a 
rural area with dialup on very old analog lines, so my bps is very low/slow.
Is there a solution to my problem?  It sounds like your product has everything 
I need to succeed, if only I could get it!
Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!
M. Kay 
  
Several hours is normal on dial up modems.  You may be getting cut by 
your ISP, if they have connection time limits.  Do you have another 
location, such as work or library, with broadband access, where you can 
download to a flash drive or CD?  Another possibility is to buy a CD 
from one of the vendors listed here:

http://distribution.openoffice.org/cdrom/index.html#cdrom


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Re: [users] Installation Files

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Subject: Re: [users] Installation Files



Arnie Xavier wrote:
Hi, I upgraded to 2.3, but I'm left with a folder titled 'Openoffice.org 
2.3 Installation Files' on my desktop. What do I do with it , can I 
delete it ?

  Please conntact me and let me know, I'd really apprecicate it.




Yes, you can delete it.  It's served it's purpose.


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to year friends.  Sme people will not try the free stuff
if they have to download it themselves, dialup connectors
are most of these people.

I hand out CDs with OOo and all of the Help files in PDF
thay I find, plus samples, samples, samples.

Worked for me to get many, many people to use it.
I got 3 companies to try it that way before they made
OOo their default software.




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Re: [users] RAR files in Dowload

[James Knott]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Do I need to unzip the RAR files in the downloaded file folder?
J.Scott Appledorn
  


I assume you're running Windows.  That folder is created as part of the 
install process and normally you don't have to directly access any files 
in it.  When the installation is complete, you should see an OpenOffice 
folder & icons in the Start menu.  If so, that folder and it's contents 
are no longer required and can be deleted.  If you don't see that folder 
& icons, there may have been a faulty install and double clicking on 
setup.exe in that folder may start the install again, with a successful 
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Re: [users] Re: Windows XP - Internet Explorer Incompatability

[web at work]

Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: [users] Re: Windows XP - Internet Explorer Incompatability



NoOp wrote:

On 03/19/2008 12:57 PM, David Bird wrote:
  

I have never had this problem, but then I use Mozilla/Firefox for all
my internet connections. I've had several problems with MicroShaft
Internet Exploder - especially when it comes to using open source
sites, I thought it was just me and some weird setting I had
Still what I am basically saying is that you should go over to
Firefox. It is designed to be compliant with W3C code, it is more
secure than M$ IE, and finally, it is way more fun!

David



Small, polite request to you, James, and others; *please* don't respond
to posters requests for help, particularly unsubscribe posters, with
disparaging and sophomoric remarks about the software the poster is
using and/or asking about - in this case Microsoft. Doing so only
demeans OOo and the purpose of this list.

  


Which James are you referring to?  I always try to be polite when 
responding to questions, and have even pointed out not so polite 
comments to others on this list.



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Can we knock MS's software if the reply did not say anything

about them using MS's or other software?

We all need to watch our "typing" when talking about someones
software, but sometimes you need to tell someone NOT to
use that software.  I just did in my last post - it was not a MS product.

Sure MS has its good points, few and far between, but I still
have it on my laptop.  YET, I use OpenOffice.org 99% of the
time over MS Office.  I still have to help people with MS
troubles, since they will not move to our beautiful OpenOffice land.

But yes, MS demeans OOo alot in the press, in oh so legal ways.
And yes, OOo users demean MS Office, here and other places.

I have to say I HATE MS Office with a passion.  But that is my
option, What is yours?  (as the old news commentary use to say)
That is the key, these email are our options.  


I gave my opinion eariler in this thread about the IE vs Firefox
message.  FireFox is better in almost every way.  But some
web sites write their code to specific IE options that are not 
W3C compliant.  That is the real trouble.  Keep things compliant

with the World Standards if you want the world to use them.

And that is my opinion, What's yours?

T.L. Elmira NY, USA
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Re: [users] Any Pllans for an e-mail Client?

[James Knott]

Jack S Berger wrote:

I am of the opinion that the worst program ever foisted off on the
marketplace is MS-Outlook.

Do you have any plans to provide an e-mail client that doesn't bring along
the baggage that Outlook does?

  
OpenOffice does not include an email application. However, many people 
fine Thunderbird works well with it.  You can download Thunderbird from 
www.mozilla.com.  You may also want to get Firefox, while you're there, 
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Re: [users] [moderated]

[James Knott]

Joan Brummer wrote:

Hi
I bought the Open Office suite some time ago for $47. I had a system crash and everything was factory setting restored. 
All I want to do is re-install Open Office so I can open documents I compiled which will not open although the system is meant to be compatible to Windows 98 which I do have.
The web site is so confusing. All I want to do is down load but I keep having to go hither and yon without getting anywhere. 

  


I don't know what site you're referring to, but you don't have to pay 
for OpenOffice.  It is a free download from www.openoffice.org.  Just 
download (click on the link in the green box) and install the latest 
version.


While OpenOffice is compatible with Windows 98, older computers might 
not have sufficient resources to run it.  Check the requirments page for 
further information.

http://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/source/sys_reqs_20.html


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Re: [users] opening Microsoft Documents

[James Knott]

Steve Seigler wrote:
I lost some tax info. because my MIcrosoft Works was a trial version and I was unaware!!! I was directed to Office Org. by a dell Rep. I have downloade version 2.3.1 but cannot open my Works documents. Is it possible to open them with Open Office? 
  


Most versions of OpenOffice can't handle those files.  What you can do, 
is install the free Microsoft Word & Excel viewers & Compatibility Pack, 
which can read Works documents.  Installing those viewers will make them 
the default application for Microsoft Office document types, so you will 
have to reset the file associations back to OpenOffice.


http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/CD102258581033.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c8378bf4-996c-4569-b547-75edbd03aaf0&displaylang=en

Changing file associations

Right click on file icon
Select Open With > Choose Program...
Check "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" and 
choose the desired application.

If that method is not available, follow the directions listed here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307859

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Re: [users] Installation Question??

[web at work]

I have two computers, using Window XP Home Edition operating
system.  I have had Open Office software installed on one
computer for over a year and it operates great.  I have tried
installing Open Office software on the second computer a couple
of different times and it will not install correctly.

I installed Norton 360 on both computers today and thought I
would try downloading and installing Open Office on the 2nd
computer again.  It downloaded fine, but when I tried to install
the software I got the following message--



NSIS Error

The installer you are trying to use is corrupted or incomplete.

This could be the result of a damaged dis, a failer download or
a virus.

You may want to contact the author of this installer to obtain a
new copy.

It may be possible to skip this check using the /NCRC common
line switch  ( NOT RECOMMENDED )

>>



This is almost cedrtainly caused by either your Antivirus (AV) software or
your firewall believing the installer is a virus. To overcome it please 
try:

1. Disconnect your computer completely from the internet (pull the
modem/router plug from the phone socket).
2. Disable your firewall and AV software.
3. Run the installer; you won't be able to register as you have no 
internet

connection - just say "already registered".
4. Enable your AV and firewall
5. Connect to the internet; never leave your computer connected to the net
if your AV and firewall are not both running properly.

If this still doesn't work, come back here with details and we'll have
another think.



The idea above is a good one, but here is another solution.
DO NOT USE NORTON
Every time I buy a computer with a Norton software, I have
a lot of trouble wth the system.  Every Time.

I use AVG antivirus and ZoneAlarm firewall -- both free.

I never tell people to run a system without the antivirus
running.  You never know what nasties might be on
your computer.  ALSO make sure XP's firewall
is turned off whenever you run some other firewall.
That is another problem sometimes.

My advice is Install AVG -- http://free.grisoft.com
and then disable/turn off Nortons.  At that point
install OpenOffice.org.  I think before you go back
to Norton's software, you give AVG a try.  If you have
the Norton's disk, uninstall it for a while.

I would try ZoneAlarm for the Firewall as well.
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

Last Time I checked
Both of these software rated higher that Norton's
antivirus and firewall options.

I have used both of these software for many years
including Win 98, Win 2000 pro, XP/home, and XP/pro.
I have is currently installed on the last 3 O/Ss and
OOo on those same machines.  Always works great
for me.

Also, if you think that your copy of OOo is bad,
try downloading it from a different mirror site.

The Idea of a backup computer is a great one.
I have a "file server" machine that I make sure
has all of the software and data backups on it.
I use a laptop for my main computer, so there
is always a risk of something going wrong,
like dropping it.

Also one other piece of advice
Never buy a software package, if you can find
an equal or better one for free.

OpenOffice.org instead of MS Office
AVG instead of most paid/free antivirus ones - no charge for updates ever.
ZoneAlarm instead of most paid/free firewall software

I always go first for the free software, and then if
I cannot find what I need, then I look at the paid ones.
99% of the time I find free one that work better.

T.L.  Elmira NY, USA
retired computer consultant - due to stroke
but still consulting when ever possible.



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Re: [users] Installation Files

[James Knott]

Arnie Xavier wrote:

Hi, I upgraded to 2.3, but I'm left with a folder titled 'Openoffice.org 2.3 
Installation Files' on my desktop. What do I do with it , can I delete it ?
  Please conntact me and let me know, I'd really apprecicate it.

  


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Re: [users] I have just downloaded open office but can't open it

[James Knott]

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Hello

I have just downloaded open office because I would like to try and learn
'calc'. I have a folder icon on my desktop and inside that lots of other
folders but i can't see anyway of opening a new file. Have I done
something wrong? Can someone help me get the birds icon up so I can open
calc?

  
Did you actually install it?  With Windows, you have to double click on 
the downloaded file, which starts the installation process.  When that 
completes, you should then have an OpenOffice folder and icons in the 
Start menu.  Do you have those?





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Re: [users] Mobile Office Suite

[James Knott]

Fred A. Miller wrote:

Hameed Yussuph wrote:
Is there any likelihood of a mobile version such as Quick Office or 
Microsoft Office for Windows Mobile


What do you mean by "mobile? There is "portable" OO that will run on 
USB memory, if that's a help.


Fred

I think he was referring to the pocket size computers, as might run 
WINCE or PalmOS etc.


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Re: [users] Re: Windows XP - Internet Explorer Incompatability

[James Knott]

NoOp wrote:

On 03/19/2008 12:57 PM, David Bird wrote:
  

I have never had this problem, but then I use Mozilla/Firefox for all
my internet connections. I've had several problems with MicroShaft
Internet Exploder - especially when it comes to using open source
sites, I thought it was just me and some weird setting I had
Still what I am basically saying is that you should go over to
Firefox. It is designed to be compliant with W3C code, it is more
secure than M$ IE, and finally, it is way more fun!

David



Small, polite request to you, James, and others; *please* don't respond
to posters requests for help, particularly unsubscribe posters, with
disparaging and sophomoric remarks about the software the poster is
using and/or asking about - in this case Microsoft. Doing so only
demeans OOo and the purpose of this list.

  


Which James are you referring to?  I always try to be polite when 
responding to questions, and have even pointed out not so polite 
comments to others on this list.



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Re: [users] Re: Replying to Unsubscribed Users (Again)

[James Knott]

NoOp wrote:

On 03/19/2008 12:54 PM, James Knott wrote:
  

NoOp wrote:


On 03/17/2008 09:46 AM, Larry Gusaas wrote:
  
  

On 2008/03/17 9:09 AM, Jim Allan wrote:



Larry Gusaas wrote:

  
  
Can't search for "Delivered-To:" in Thunderbird newsgroup reader. I 
get these messages through Gmane. I AM NO going to switch reader to 
accommodate the rididulous policy to this list nor am I, considering 
the high volume on this list going to switch back to emails.



You can be uncooperative and not do this if you wish.
  
  
Thunderbird is the most recommended email program to people asking for 
email programs. Why should I change. Why can't OO.o fix the problem of 
unsubscribed posters. They are the uncooperative ones.



FWIW: The next major release of SeaMonkey (SeaMonkey 2) and presumably
Thunderbird, as they both will use the same MailNews core, will have the
ability to filter on headers:
  
  
I thought they already could.  I've been using header filtering in 
Seamonkey for some time.  I use it to change the message header colour.






How are you doing that? SM 1.1.x currently cannot filter on specific
headers in the newsreader - only in the email headers. The problem is
that many contributors to the list use the gmane nntp newsreader instead
of subscribing to the email list. This eliminates downloading tons of
emails from this list as well as others you are subscribed to. The
problem currently is that SM and TB cannot filter by defined headers -
required to determine if the poster is unsubscribed or not. Example,
header: Delivered-To, NNTP-Posting-Host etc. If you can do that with
yours I'd sure like to know how you are doing it.

  


I'm currently using 1.1.8, but have been doing this for much longer than 
1.1.8 has been out.  In the main mail window, click on Tools > Message 
Filters and then create a new filter.  In the match selections, choose 
"Delivered-to" and "Contains" and place the desired text in the next 
box.  Then in the "Perform this action" box, chose "Tag message" and 
pick whatever tag you wish.  You can even create your own custom tags in 
the Seamonkey preferences.


The text I filter on is "moderator for users@openoffice.org" (without 
quotes).




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Re: [users] I am using xp and it says the installer is incomplete or corupted.

[Barbara Duprey]

Jeff wrote:
I can't complete the download and I have a fairly new computer, with xp pro installed on it. I had it reformatted two months ago. 
Jeff
  
If you're still having trouble with the install, the "incomplete or 
corrupted" issue is sometimes because your antivirus software is 
complaining about a perfectly safe file. If you got the file from 
www.openoffice.org (the official website -- careful, there are others 
out there that may not be safe):


   * After downloading the file, completely disconnect your computer
 from the internet.
   * Turn off the antivirus software.
   * Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the instructions in
 the installation dialogs. You can generally just accept the
 defaults, but you need to think about what application will be the
 default for opening MS Office filetypes (.doc, .xls, .ppt). You
 can always change later, and both OpenOffice.org (OOo) and MS
 Office can be used on the same computer. If your new computer came
 with Office 2007 trial software, be aware that the new default
 formats for that (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) are not reliably readable
 by any other applications; you should save in the old formats with
 Save As if you use Office, so your files will still be usable
 after the trial period without buying Office.
   * When installation is complete, turn the antivirus software back on.
   * Reconnect to the internet.


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Re: [users] I'm using version OOo_2.0.0_Wn32Intel_install.exe (new user)

[Alan Boba]

On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 6:50 AM, Darrell C Lewis
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>  I had written to OOo and a lady webmaster said that it could not be broken
>  up and I had at that time, 93% free space on a 37.27 WD HDD. Saw the latest
>  version on www.filehippo.com but the one that was 120 MB died out at 66%

Darrell, you've provided quite a bit of information in your post and
I'm not certain what your question is. I do notice though that you
refer to a web site www.filehippo.com as your source for OpenOffice.

So I'm offering the following suggestion. For OpenOffice downloads,
update information and directions to support communities and online
documentation from the official maintainers of the program try the
www.openoffice.org web site.

If where to get more information on OpenOffice isn't the answer you're
looking for post back to users@openoffice.org with your question.

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Re: [users] [moderated] User's report on working with OPenOffice

[Alan Boba]

On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 2:53 PM, David Lewin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> When I first installed the software I was asked whether I would be
>  prepared to "contribute"
>
>  Having just had the software crash on me - I find that I have no idea
>  HOW to report observations.  Can you guide me please?

There are many options for contributing to OpenOffice. Check the link
below to see if any of the options are for you.
http://contributing.openoffice.org/index.html

>
>  [ I had a warning that a document weidner.doc [originally created in
>  M/S Word] contains macros, and that because of the security settings,
>  these were disabled.
>
>  I have no idea what these Macros are, or how to find out what they
>  are.   Could not find instructions in the Help feature
>

To find out what the macros are you would need to read the macro code
and decide whether you feel the operations it wants to perform are
safe OR ask the person who created them what their purpose is.

It should be possible to review the macro code after opening the
document they're embedded in by selecting Tools > Macros > Organize
Macros > OpenOffice.org Basic from the menu and then, in the "Macro
from" section of the dialog box, expand the branch for the current
document and under that the branch for Standard, then select the
"ThisDocument" item and click the Edit button. That will open the
macro in the editor and make it possible to read the macro commands.

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[users] Re: Window resizing problem

[Marc Muehlfeld]

JOE Conner schrieb:
Sorry, my tired eyes see no change.  Perhaps if you highlight or 
embolden the change


Ups. Sorry. Copy/Paste problem.


This is before:
  
   

 0,23,920,875;5;0,23,1280,970;

   
  


And this after I opened this one spreadsheet:
  
   

 4,27,912,867;1;0,0,0,0;

   
  


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Re: [users] Activation Wizard Problem

[Harold Fuchs]

On 21/03/2008, Steven Bennett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> GreetingsI have a problem with open office.  I downloaded a copy and
> it works fine but every so often when I go to open a file a prompt come up
> for the activation wizard.  Not all the time.  Just once in a great
> while.  Is there anything I can do do correct this problem?Steven


Please provide the *exact* text of the message you see.

OpenOffice doesn't require activation. Windows does, though and will prompt
you to do it. Modern versions anyway. Have you activated your Windows
installation? If you don't then I believe your Windows will stop working
after a while. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307890 which seems to say
you have 30 days.

OpenOffice likes you to *register*, which is not at all the same as
activation, but it's not mandatory; if that's what you are seeing, just say
"already registered". You won't suffer in any way; it's just that the
OpenOffice folk like to keep track of the number of users and roughly where
they are.


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Re: [users] Installation Question??

[Harold Fuchs]

On 20/03/2008, Ruth Tiefel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I have two computers, using Window XP Home Edition operating
> system.  I have had Open Office software installed on one
> computer for over a year and it operates great.  I have tried
> installing Open Office software on the second computer a couple
> of different times and it will not install correctly.
>
> I installed Norton 360 on both computers today and thought I
> would try downloading and installing Open Office on the 2nd
> computer again.  It downloaded fine, but when I tried to install
> the software I got the following message--
>
> 
>
> NSIS Error
>
> The installer you are trying to use is corrupted or incomplete.
>
> This could be the result of a damaged dis, a failer download or
> a virus.
>
> You may want to contact the author of this installer to obtain a
> new copy.
>
> It may be possible to skip this check using the /NCRC common
> line switch  ( NOT RECOMMENDED )
>
> >>


This is almost cedrtainly caused by either your Antivirus (AV) software or
your firewall believing the installer is a virus. To overcome it please try:
1. Disconnect your computer completely from the internet (pull the
modem/router plug from the phone socket).
2. Disable your firewall and AV software.
3. Run the installer; you won't be able to register as you have no internet
connection - just say "already registered".
4. Enable your AV and firewall
5. Connect to the internet; never leave your computer connected to the net
if your AV and firewall are not both running properly.

If this still doesn't work, come back here with details and we'll have
another think.



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London, England
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Fwd: Re: [users] Any Pllans for an e-mail Client? (verification)

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Re: [users] openoffice how to use it

[Drew Jensen]

Donna Phelan wrote:

Hi,
I wasn't able to figure it out.  I went to Documents and opened it and there 
were about 40 different icons to chose from.  What's that about?  Help!  I 
thought it'd be like Microsoft Word and let my son make a bar graph.  How?

Donna

  

Hello Donna,

Lot's of document types available with OpenOffice.org isn't there - 
actually there is with MS Office also they just don't burden you with 
displaying every possible one.


In OpenOffice.org things don't work exactly like MS Office ( you know 
that already ) and the Charting functions are closely tied in with the 
Spreadsheet module. But that does not mean you can't use it in Writer.


I will assume you have the latest version of OpenOffice.org, 2.3.1.

Open a writer file.
On the main menu select 'Insert > Object > Chart'.
Now you have a chart in the file.
You need to setup the data so - select the whole chart object ( careful 
here you can accisdentally select just parts of the chart also ) and 
right click the mouse.

From the popup menu select 'Chart Data Table'
Add your data as needed.

Now that is not the only way to do this - but it is one simple way.

You will want to check out the free users manuals available at the 
OpenOffice.org wiki
http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/documentation look under the 
section for 'User Guides' - remember the charting functions are found in 
the spreadsheet - so in the Calc Guide.


Best of luck then,

Drew

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Re: [users] SUM in Calc

[Guy Voets]

2008/3/20, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> Hi
>
> Can you help
>
> In exell
>
> with Microsoft when you type a column of figures, say in col "C"
>
> To get a total all you have to do is click on last figure drag to shade in
> all figures, and click a symbol denoting "total" next to move
> decimal  point
>
> On Open Office this is not there is it possible to auto add a total column
> without going through the formula system?
>
> Help please
>
> Terry  Dunne
>

Hello Terry,

I don't see much difference...
In your C column: highlight the cells you want to sum, then click on the Σ
sign in the formula bar.


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Re: [users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

[Richard Detwiler]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Hi
 
Can you help
 
In exell
 
with Microsoft when you type a column of figures, say in col "C"
 
To get a total all you have to do is click on last figure drag to shade in  
all figures, and click a symbol denoting "total" next to move decimal  point
 
On Open Office this is not there is it possible to auto add a total column  
without going through the formula system?
 
Help please


Terry  Dunne


Yes, this is easily possible in Calc. Let's say your column of numbers 
goes from C1 to C10. Go to C11, click in C11, and then click on the 
autosum button (uppercase Greek letter sigma). The formula for the sum 
of the numbers in C1 to C10 will appear. Since that's what you want, 
just press Enter.


If for some reason, Calc "guessed" wrong, and you want a different 
range, then all you have to do is click and drag through the range you 
really wanted, and then press Enter.


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Re: [users] opening XL files

[Guy Voets]

2008/3/20, David Potter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> I want my laptop to be able to open XL files. How do I do this?
>
> David Potter


Hello David,

I suppose you meen MS Excel (xls) files, not 'very large' files...
OpenOffice.org reads, edits and saves xls files. By default, it uses the
ISO-standard ODF format (ods), but you can also use the xls format.
OOo doesn't yet recognise xlsx, the new lock-in format from MickeySoft.

You can download and install from
http://download.openoffice.org/index.html
the site should determine the version you need automagically (but you'll
have to decide yourself whether you need the Java JRE, or whether it's
already installed on your system).

HTH
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Re: [users] Any Pllans for an e-mail Client?

[Drew Jensen]

Jack S Berger wrote:

I am of the opinion that the worst program ever foisted off on the
marketplace is MS-Outlook.

Do you have any plans to provide an e-mail client that doesn't bring along
the baggage that Outlook does?

Pls advise
JSB

  

Hi Jack,

First, so you understand. this is a list of openoffice.org users, 
helping other usres, so no definitive statements of policy here.


Each year the OpenOffice.org organization holds a conference - at the 
last conferene ( 2007 ) there was a lot of talk that would make folks 
expect some kind of integration with the Thunderbird email client. 
Exactly how 'integrated' that would be is not anything I have 
information on - I am certain it will not be a 'module', more likely a 
tight exchange of data between the packages and perhaps a bundled 
distribution file of some type.  It is also likely that this would 
include some of the extensions to Thunderbird for calendar management.


CAVEAT - This is just my reading of events, not any inside information 
or knowledge.



Of course the calendar might be just the kind of baggage you are talking 
about with outlook.


Drew

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Re: [users] remove unused disctionaries

[Guy Voets]

2008/3/20, Ingrid Poret <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> I am using version 2.3 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is :
>
> I accidentally downoaded too many languages from Dicoo... How can I delete
> those I will definitely not use.
> Many thanks for your [EMAIL PROTECTED]


Hello Ingrid,

See item 2 in this tutorial
http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=67

Please start a new thread when you have a new question, otherwise few people
will see it and you might nog get an answer.

HTH
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Re: [users] Exporting data from iSeres into CALC

[Guy Voets]

2008/3/20, George Willmott/ETHELAUSTIN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
>
> OpenOffice support team
>
>   in the CALC option there seems no way of bringing in data from an
> outside
> source such as an IBM iSeries(AS400)
> See below option given in excel
>
> Can any one offer any advice on how do we do this.
>
> Cheers
>
> George
>
> (Embedded image moved to file: pic21200.jpg)
> (Embedded image moved to file: pic30325.jpg)
>

Hello George,

Attachment are generally stripped from the list. Please give an outside link
or simply explain what you want to show.

Calc imports csv files, which is a common way to exchange files between
database and spreadsheet programs.

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Re: [users] usind openoffice.org dbase

[Drew Jensen]

Ian Barbour wrote:

I have created a table in OO.org dbase and find I need to move a column as it 
is in the wrong order. How is this done please?


Ian Barbour
  
Under Base you can only append new fields to dBase tables. ( You can add 
fields by position into a HSQLdb database by the way - the native 
embedded database type )


But then again how can a field ever be in the wrong place in a database?
If you use a form to view the table ( which is really what you should be 
doing IMO ), which takes all of 5 mouse clicks to set up, then you can 
arrange the columns anyway you like.
If you use a Query to output your data ( again the correct way IMO ) 
then you can again arrange the fields anyway you like.



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Re: [users] Any Pllans for an e-mail Client?

[Guy Voets]

2008/3/20, Jack S Berger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> I am of the opinion that the worst program ever foisted off on the
> marketplace is MS-Outlook.
>
> Do you have any plans to provide an e-mail client that doesn't bring along
> the baggage that Outlook does?
>
> Pls advise
>
> JSB
>
> Hello,

AFAIK the OpenOffice.org developers have a load of other priorities, so an
integrated email client isn't for tomorrow.
It's easy to send OOo documents from within the program with your default
email client.

There are several open source email clients that you can install on your
computer for free:
Thunderbird (from Mozilla), SeaMonkey (browser+composer+mailclient, also
Mozilla), and the same Mozilla group is also working on an open source
version of good old Eudora (under the name Penelope).

HTH
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Re: [users] opening Microsoft Documents

[Guy Voets]

2008/3/20, Steve Seigler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
>
> I lost some tax info. because my MIcrosoft Works was a trial version and I
> was unaware!!! I was directed to Office Org. by a dell Rep. I have downloade
> version 2.3.1 but cannot open my Works documents. Is it possible to open
> them with Open Office?
>


Hello

See this link:
http://www.mail-archive.com/users@openoffice.org/msg74572.html
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Re: [users] Installation Files

[Guy Voets]

2008/3/20, Arnie Xavier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> Hi, I upgraded to 2.3, but I'm left with a folder titled 'Openoffice.org
> 2.3 Installation Files' on my desktop. What do I do with it , can I delete
> it ?
>   Please conntact me and let me know, I'd really apprecicate it.
>
>
>
>
> Arnie
>

If you installed the program, you can safely remove the installation files.

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[users] Re: 15 hours to download Openoffice???????

[Russell Butler]

m.kay wrote:

Hello! I read great reviews of your product at the Warrior Forum.  I
have been attempting to download the most current version from your
website, with no luck.  First it tells me it will take between 15-16
hours to download.  And, of course, before that happens, at about the
35% range, it flubs up somehow and stops. I am on an old, Win98SE
computer---NO Laughing, please!  Plus I am located in a rural area
with dialup on very old analog lines, so my bps is very low/slow. Is
there a solution to my problem?  It sounds like your product has
everything I need to succeed, if only I could get it! Any and all
help is greatly appreciated!! M. Kay


Hello

That time could well be right on a slow dial-up connection. You could 
use a download manger, but if you go to 
http://distribution.openoffice.org/cdrom/index.html#cdrom
you will see there are a number of people who will send you a CD at 
nominal cost.  We cannot recommend any specific source.


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Re: [users] [moderated]

[Guy Voets]

2008/3/20, Joan Brummer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> Hi
> I bought the Open Office suite some time ago for $47. I had a system crash
> and everything was factory setting restored.
> All I want to do is re-install Open Office so I can open documents I
> compiled which will not open although the system is meant to be compatible
> to Windows 98 which I do have.
> The web site is so confusing. All I want to do is down load but I keep
> having to go hither and yon without getting anywhere.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Joan Brummer
>

Hello Joan,

OpenOffice.org is open source and you don't have to pay for it.
Download from here: (click on the green rectangle, normally the version you
need is proposed automagically...
http://download.openoffice.org/index.html

Once download is complete, doubleclick on the downloaded file to install
OpenOffice.org.
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[users] Re: [moderated]

[Russell Butler]

Joan Brummer wrote:

Hi I bought the Open Office suite some time ago for $47. I had a
system crash and everything was factory setting restored. All I want
to do is re-install Open Office so I can open documents I compiled
which will not open although the system is meant to be compatible to
Windows 98 which I do have. The web site is so confusing. All I want
to do is down load but I keep having to go hither and yon without
getting anywhere.

Kind regards

Joan Brummer

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Hi Joan

No need to pay anything, just go to http://download.openoffice.org/ and 
get the current Windows version. You may need to get the one with JRE if 
you are reinstalling everything.


From the official website it is always free.

HTH

Russell

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Re: [users] [moderated] Removing dictionaries [was: YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE]

[Manfred J. Krause]

Hi, bonjour,

On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 3:16 PM, Ingrid Poret wrote:
>
> I am using version 2.3 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is :
>
> I accidentally downoaded too many languages from Dicoo...
> How can I delete those I will definitely not use. [...]

Please have a look at  ->

[Tutorial] Spell check and Language configuration:
'Removing all these extra dictionaries I don't need'


[... in French  -> ]

[Tuto] Correcteur d'orthographe et de grammaire :
'Comment désactiver les dictionnaires inutiles ?'


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Re: [users] Using tables in OOo Writer

[Manfred J. Krause]

Hi Nelson,

On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 6:28 PM, Nelson Alvarez wrote:
> Hello
>
>  The one and ONLY reason I still have to use Microsoft Word sometimes
>  is that I can draw and move tables around the page easily. I just draw
>  the table with that little pencil cursor and then I can place it
>  wherever I want by dragging the small square with a cross inside in
>  the upper left corner of the table. Is any feature like that
>  implemented in OOo? Will it ever be?

I don't know, how it's working in MS Word ...

In OOo Writer:

(1) Go to (menu) Insert -> Frame

(2) Draw the table inside the frame;
see -> Help 
Index: AutoCorrect function;options - 'Create table'

(2.1) See also ->
'Drawing Tables in your Text Document'


(3) Click inside the frame ...
and drag your table to a nice place ...

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Re: [users] I have just downloaded open office but can't open it

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On 20/03/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <
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>
> Hello
>
> I have just downloaded open office because I would like to try and learn
> 'calc'. I have a folder icon on my desktop and inside that lots of other
> folders but i can't see anyway of opening a new file. Have I done
> something wrong? Can someone help me get the birds icon up so I can open
> calc?
>
> Thanks
>
> Steph


Have you actually installed the software or only downloaded the installer
program? In the folder on your desktop, is there a "setup.exe"? If so then
you haven't installed OpenOffice yet. Run the "setup.exe"and, after you have
made a few simple choices, you will find an entry "OPenOffice" in your
Start>All Programs. Just pick the one you want.


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[users] Activation Wizard Problem

[Steven Bennett]

 
GreetingsI have a problem with open office.  I downloaded a copy and it 
works fine but every so often when I go to open a file a prompt come up for the 
activation wizard.  Not all the time.  Just once in a great while.  Is there 
anything I can do do correct this problem?Steven

   
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[users] usind openoffice.org dbase

[Ian Barbour]

I have created a table in OO.org dbase and find I need to move a column as it 
is in the wrong order. How is this done please?


Ian Barbour

[users] Are Hebrew and Greek typesetting supported within En version of OpenOffice?

[Gary Frost]

I would like  to have so insight into how I can have several languages 
supported from within the EN version of Open Office? I also would like to put 
German in that same category as above as well as some other European languges.

Thanks,
Gary Frost

[users] openoffice how to use it

[Donna Phelan]

Hi,
I wasn't able to figure it out.  I went to Documents and opened it and there 
were about 40 different icons to chose from.  What's that about?  Help!  I 
thought it'd be like Microsoft Word and let my son make a bar graph.  How?

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[users] Installation Question??

[Ruth Tiefel]

I have two computers, using Window XP Home Edition operating
system.  I have had Open Office software installed on one
computer for over a year and it operates great.  I have tried
installing Open Office software on the second computer a couple
of different times and it will not install correctly.

I installed Norton 360 on both computers today and thought I
would try downloading and installing Open Office on the 2nd
computer again.  It downloaded fine, but when I tried to install
the software I got the following message--


 
NSIS Error

The installer you are trying to use is corrupted or incomplete.

This could be the result of a damaged dis, a failer download or
a virus.

You may want to contact the author of this installer to obtain a
new copy.

It may be possible to skip this check using the /NCRC common
line switch  ( NOT RECOMMENDED )

>>

Can you help me with this error message or tell me what I can
do.  I would like to use the Open Office software of my second
computer, as I need it for a back up to the # 1 computer. 
Please let me know what I can do.

Thanks
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[users] 15 hours to download Openoffice???????

[m.kay]

Hello!
I read great reviews of your product at the Warrior Forum.  I have been 
attempting to download the most current version from your website, with no 
luck.  First it tells me it will take between 15-16 hours to download.  And, of 
course, before that happens, at about the 35% range, it flubs up somehow and 
stops.
I am on an old, Win98SE computer---NO Laughing, please!  Plus I am located in a 
rural area with dialup on very old analog lines, so my bps is very low/slow.
Is there a solution to my problem?  It sounds like your product has everything 
I need to succeed, if only I could get it!
Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!
M. Kay 

[users] [moderated] User's report on working with OPenOffice

[David Lewin]

When I first installed the software I was asked whether I would be 
prepared to "contribute"


Having just had the software crash on me - I find that I have no idea 
HOW to report observations.  Can you guide me please?


[ I had a warning that a document weidner.doc [originally created in 
M/S Word] contains macros, and that because of the security settings, 
these were disabled.


I have no idea what these Macros are, or how to find out what they 
are.   Could not find instructions in the Help feature


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[users] OO2.2 frozen saving oversize file

[Kenneth Koym]

Hi:
   while visiting ubunto forum I saw advice I sought & had copied via 
edit/copy/paste into my OO2.2. Now it is froze up with a notice 
"OpenOffice.org Document Recovery... Press `Start Recovery' to start the 
recovery." I was amidst the saving process. It is apparent though 
really very short, this somehow oversize file containing frames or a 
box  that will not collapse or save. What may I do. I cannot get to the 
"Start Recovery" button nor can I delete the file because it has not 
been saved.

Kenneth Koym 512.215.47987

[users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

[Kensington18]

Hi
 
Can you help
 
In exell
 
with Microsoft when you type a column of figures, say in col "C"
 
To get a total all you have to do is click on last figure drag to shade in  
all figures, and click a symbol denoting "total" next to move decimal  point
 
On Open Office this is not there is it possible to auto add a total column  
without going through the formula system?
 
Help please

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[users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

[David Potter]

I want my laptop to be able to open XL files. How do I do this?
David Potter

[users] Exporting data from iSeres into CALC

[George Willmott/ETHELAUSTIN]

OpenOffice support team

 in the CALC option there seems no way of bringing in data from an outside
source such as an IBM iSeries(AS400)
See below option given in excel

Can any one offer any advice on how do we do this.

Cheers

George



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[users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

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I am using version 2.3 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is :

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[users] RAR files in Dowload

[apldrn]

Do I need to unzip the RAR files in the downloaded file folder?
J.Scott Appledorn

[users] Any Pllans for an e-mail Client?

[Jack S Berger]

I am of the opinion that the worst program ever foisted off on the
marketplace is MS-Outlook.

Do you have any plans to provide an e-mail client that doesn't bring along
the baggage that Outlook does?

Pls advise
JSB

[users] [moderated]

[Joan Brummer]

Hi
I bought the Open Office suite some time ago for $47. I had a system crash and 
everything was factory setting restored. 
All I want to do is re-install Open Office so I can open documents I compiled 
which will not open although the system is meant to be compatible to Windows 98 
which I do have.
The web site is so confusing. All I want to do is down load but I keep having 
to go hither and yon without getting anywhere. 

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[users] opening Microsoft Documents

[Steve Seigler]

I lost some tax info. because my MIcrosoft Works was a trial version and I was 
unaware!!! I was directed to Office Org. by a dell Rep. I have downloade 
version 2.3.1 but cannot open my Works documents. Is it possible to open them 
with Open Office? 
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[users] Installation Files

[Arnie Xavier]

Hi, I upgraded to 2.3, but I'm left with a folder titled 'Openoffice.org 2.3 
Installation Files' on my desktop. What do I do with it , can I delete it ?
  Please conntact me and let me know, I'd really apprecicate it.



Arnie

[users] I'm using version OOo_2.0.0_Wn32Intel_install.exe (new user)

[Darrell C Lewis]

This is all new to me but to give you an idea of myself, I am 63 years old 
and disabled but will have 32 years of sobriety on July 5 of this year. 
Below average income.
I had written to OOo and a lady webmaster said that it could not be broken 
up and I had at that time, 93% free space on a 37.27 WD HDD. Saw the latest 
version on www.filehippo.com but the one that was 120 MB died out at 66% 
(66.5MB).  Saw Java mentioned you so I went down the list at filehippo until 
I found one that would download.  Inadvertently hit a funny name for defrag 
named defraggler on www.majorgeeks.com (Beta) and when I went to run it, saw 
a familar name, piriform (www.piriform.com) and they also have Recuva and 
one I use a lot, CCleaner2.05.555. It listed an updated version (beta) at 
www.filehippo.com. Now this item, will become a very hot item for the betas 
recovered from 87% free to 90% free space (33.6 GB) They had rounded up or 
down to the neaest 10th for my drive is listed as 37.3 GB.
Now, this may not be good for me since I haven't used it yet. I had 
PowerPoint Viewer 2003 and WordViewer 2003 but made an error for I had 
installed PowerPoint Viewer 2007 first. My updater went crazy and tried 
install 8 updates that all failed and one manual one by me also failed. When 
I looked at the dates, 2007 & 2003, I put them in backwards! 2003, then 
2007, that worked!!
Staying humble and right sized, small item that occured when I got sobriety 
in 1973-4, I had that Spiritual Awakening and it was really strange since it 
was a "White Light" experience. For 7.5 yrs, I slugged coffee (it was a 
hidden desire to drink) and now I sip it; after smoking cigarettes for 37 
years, it stopped along with a lot of sugar to small amounts but my 
interation with both men in women happened (only females before!!) . So ask 
GOD, higher power or great spirit to sty awy from alcohol, 
mind-altering(mood changing) drugs, a seizure(had them with Gran Mal 
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[users] I have just downloaded open office but can't open it

[stephanie]

Hello

I have just downloaded open office because I would like to try and learn
'calc'. I have a folder icon on my desktop and inside that lots of other
folders but i can't see anyway of opening a new file. Have I done
something wrong? Can someone help me get the birds icon up so I can open
calc?

Thanks

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Re: [users] need info

[CURTIS BOND]

thanks you so much for responding

James Knott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  CURTIS BOND wrote:
> i have open office and need to know is it similar to microsoft excell for i 
> am in school for my microsoft specialist degree thanks for the info
> 
> 

Since you're learning specifically about Excel, probably not. If you 
were simply learning how to use spreadsheets, it would probably be OK.

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[Fwd: Re: [users] Upgrading]

[Dean Mellstrom]

Everything worked once I did a "Clean Installation" as was suggested.  
Thanks, for the help!


Dean

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Date:   Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:58:01 +0100
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Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:43:51 -0500
From: Dean Mellstrom
To: "Manfred J. Krause"]

Hi Dean,

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On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 1:49 PM, Manfred J. Krause wrote:

 On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 7:56 PM, Dean Mellstrom wrote:
>
>> Apparently when uninstalling an older version of OpenOffice, (2.2, etc)
>> the registry still contains a lot of entries.   Consequently, when
>> upgrading to the new version (2.3) the program freezes... some files
>> cannot be located, etc.
>>
>> How can I completely clean out a previous version from my computer so
>> I can use ver 2.3 successfully?  Right now, I am unable to get O/O
>> to work at all.

> Usually there's no need to uninstall an older version of OOo.
> What about error messages?
>
 Hi, Manfred,

There are no error messages at all other than "not responding".
None of the modules work. I've reinstalled 2.2 and it doesn't work either.
I've just uninstalled it again and will try 2.3.

I looked at the registry entries for OpenOffice, and see numerous entries
for 2.2.  I don't know how to clean everything out and start over without
reformatting the hard drive.  Due to other applications that are installed,
I don't want to do this.


You may try as follows (no guarantee ...)  ->

(1) Verifying in Windows Task manager, whether soffice.bin
is active. If necessary, closing the process manually.

(2) Removing the currently installed version of OOo
in 'Add/Remove programs'.

(3) Renaming the 'user directory' from  to e.g. 
[ see also  ->
'Starting Over with a Clean Installation'
 ]

(4) Reboot. Applying a soft 'registry cleaner' like 'CCleaner'
[ see  ->  ]

(5) If necessary, removing the remaining folders and files
in the 'program directory', that means: deleting the 'program folder'.

(6) Reboot. Installing OOo 2.3.1.

If that fails, please come back here to 
(as possible with some details ...).


I really hate to go back to using MS Office and am tempted to go to
Linux if it wasn't for the high-dollar applications already owned.


No comment ...  ;-)


 Thanks for your help,

 Dean


Manfred

P.S.
For further information  ->
(1) Installation FAQ

(2) Automatic Installation of OpenOffice.org on Using the Windows Installer

(3) Getting Started Guide


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