To comment on the following update, log in, then open the issue: http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=54343 Issue #:|54343 Summary:|REQUEST: Open Document viewer plugin for web browser Component:|xml Version:|OOo 2.0 Platform:|All URL:| OS/Version:|All Status:|UNCONFIRMED Status whiteboard:| Keywords:| Resolution:| Issue type:|FEATURE Priority:|P3 Subcomponent:|external filters Assigned to:|jsi Reported by:|gimpy
------- Additional comments from [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Sep 7 20:27:03 -0700 2005 ------- A browser plugin for Firefox and Internet Explorer should be created to enable the viewing of OASIS Open Document files (.odt, .ods, .odp). This would go far to establish the universal acceptance of the OASIS formats. Microsoft used a similar tactic to with its free viewers for Word, Excel and PowerPoint formats. As a result of the establishment of these formats, MS Office formats are the de facto standard world-wide. While the ability to handle MSO files correctly is important for any office suite it should be viewed as a transitory step towards a universal open standard. The viewer should display a link to the OpenOffice.org download page. There is the argument that documents can be converted to pdf for universal viewing but that is a dead end as far as getting OASIS formats widely accepted. If the OASIS standard is utilized widely and other events force the issue (i.e. the US state of Masachusetts requiring OASIS formats) then the path will be open for Office suites that utilize the OASIS formats can become widespread and more easily accepted as alternatives to MS Office. I feel the importance of this plugin cannot be overstated and should be available as close to the release of OOo 2.0 as possible. IF a browser plugin is problematic then my second choice would be for a standalone unified viewer for .odt, .ods, and .odp formats. Jim --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not reply to this automatically generated notification from Issue Tracker. Please log onto the website and enter your comments. http://qa.openoffice.org/issue_handling/project_issues.html#notification --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
