Re: [users] Microsoft threat - Patent infringment

On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 6:52 PM, John Jason Jordan wrote: > My point is that you don't have to start with trying to figure out the nature > of human speech. That has already been done. Granted. The issue is that some of that research, when transcribed to a computer algorithm, was patented. > u

Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

yep... we do use XMAS as an accepted term in our country as a shortcut for christmas. Tim Deaton wrote: > Larry Gusaas wrote: >> Richard Travers, 2008/06/13 2:46 AM: >>> In article , >>>Lisi Reisz wrote: >>> >>> P.S. What does "xan" mean? I have searched hard on- and off-line >>>

Re: [users] Microsoft threat - Patent infringment

On Mon, 9 Jun 2008 10:45:25 -0700 jonathon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> dijo: > On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 5:08 PM, TechAdmin at VibrantLivingMinistries > > > SO many years, will be blown away by newcomers. The folks at Nuance > > (company that owns the product) are clueless, > > Voice Recognition software

Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 12:01 AM, NoOp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Try Koha instead: Thanks to all who replied ti my request. Koha is wonderful software. But we could not use its "Fine Module". Thanks once again. -- H.S.Rai http://hs.raiandrai.com/ -

[users] Re: Calc Cell Formatting

On 06/13/2008 08:57 PM, JOE Conner wrote: > In Calc I would like to format a cell containing a number such as 189.25 > to display such as 180 15. > This can represent 189 and 1/4 degrees displayed as 189 minutes 15 > seconds. Such a formatting condition will be useful in displaying > solutions

[users] [Accessibility] Re: KWB convertor

On 06/14/2008 02:28 PM, jonathon wrote: > All: > > Has anybody written an import/export filter for KWB (Keyword Braille > Format) that works for OOo? > > The current vendor appears to have no interest in providing support of > any kind for products non-Microsoft products and platforms. > > xan >

Re: [users] Download and install OO 2.4.1 on Vista

John Barman wrote: I have successfully downloaded and installed the above on my WinXP Desktop machine, but cant seem to install it on my Notebook Vista machine. At a certain point in the installation process, a message comes up as follows: "Some files that need to be up-dated are currently in use.

Re: [users] What are we here for?

On Saturday 14 June 2008 23:13:20 Scott Castaline wrote: > I would say that you may be better off checking > out Ubuntu. I just introduced my son to it and so far he really likes > it, having been an M$ user. Fedora tends to be a little bleeding edge > and caters to a more techie type, PCLinuxOS i

Re: [users] What are we here for?

John Boyle wrote: Scott Castaline wrote: John Boyle wrote: Andrew Douglas Pitonyak wrote: Scott Castaline wrote: Dave Craven wrote: Also, OpenOffice is included with many linux distros, so the installation issues are simply not there. Good Point. Also probably why there were fewer do

Re: [users] What are we here for?

Scott Castaline wrote: John Boyle wrote: Andrew Douglas Pitonyak wrote: Scott Castaline wrote: Dave Craven wrote: Also, OpenOffice is included with many linux distros, so the installation issues are simply not there. Good Point. Also probably why there were fewer downloads for Linux

[users] Re: How can I edit PDF

On 06/13/2008 03:25 AM, Clayton wrote: >> Try the one from my link: >> >> >> >> It only opens with the text. I suppose that it has something to do with >> how the pdf was created as other pdf's do open with t

[users] KWB convertor

All: Has anybody written an import/export filter for KWB (Keyword Braille Format) that works for OOo? The current vendor appears to have no interest in providing support of any kind for products non-Microsoft products and platforms. xan jonathon

Re: [users] Christian Babies (was "Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO")

On Saturday 14 June 2008 21:31:23 Harold Fuchs wrote: > Be * (sorry, I have forgotten the word - I am not censoring it) > "roughly" > > > to your little > > boy That's right - thanks. And it is of course, "*Speak* roughly", not be anything. Thanks too for reminding me about the pig. It is cle

Re: [users] Christian Babies (was "Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO")

On 14/06/2008 21:20, Lisi Reisz wrote: On Saturday 14 June 2008 21:05:02 Harold Fuchs wrote: On 13/06/2008 23:04, Lisi Reisz wrote: On Friday 13 June 2008 21:29:39 jonathon wrote: On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 12:35 PM, Brad Rogers wrote: Indeed. Christian is more usually x

Re: [users] Christian Babies (was "Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO")

On Saturday 14 June 2008 21:05:02 Harold Fuchs wrote: > On 13/06/2008 23:04, Lisi Reisz wrote: > > On Friday 13 June 2008 21:29:39 jonathon wrote: > >> On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 12:35 PM, Brad Rogers wrote: > >>> Indeed. Christian is more usually xtian, according to urban > >>> dictionary. > >> > >>

Re: [users] Calc & Notes

Twayne wrote: I have a Calc file I've Inserted Notes into. XP Pro SP2, OOo 2.4.1 When I Save the file, it always warns me that I have Notes and do I want to save the file? I respond yes and go along my merry way with no problems with the notes or othewise. Why does it do that? I see no con

[users] Calc Refuses to Save

I've tried hard to make Writer and Calc and work work for me, I really have, but this one has me baffled. XP Pro SP2 OOo 2.4.1 Calc, two sheets in use, first sheet 55 rows long, two columns, a few Notes: I added data to two columns, the data in columnA being a URL, and clicked Save as I hav

[users] Christian Babies (was "Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO")

On 13/06/2008 23:04, Lisi Reisz wrote: On Friday 13 June 2008 21:29:39 jonathon wrote: On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 12:35 PM, Brad Rogers wrote: Indeed. Christian is more usually xtian, according to urban dictionary. Alternatively, Christian is abbreviated as xian. It is never abbr

[users] Calc & Notes

I have a Calc file I've Inserted Notes into. XP Pro SP2, OOo 2.4.1 When I Save the file, it always warns me that I have Notes and do I want to save the file? I respond yes and go along my merry way with no problems with the notes or othewise. Why does it do that? I see no consequences nor log

Re: [users] Download and install OO 2.4.1 on Vista

John Barman wrote: I have successfully downloaded and installed the above on my WinXP Desktop machine, but cant seem to install it on my Notebook Vista machine. At a certain point in the installation process, a message comes up as follows: "Some files that need to be up-dated are currently in u

Re: [users] What are we here for?

John Boyle wrote: Andrew Douglas Pitonyak wrote: Scott Castaline wrote: Dave Craven wrote: Also, OpenOffice is included with many linux distros, so the installation issues are simply not there. Good Point. Also probably why there were fewer downloads for Linux than Mac. That surprise

[users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

On 06/14/2008 02:35 AM, H.S.Rai wrote: > On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 3:46 AM, Drew Jensen > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> jonathon wrote: >> SQL Server is not a big issue - it is equivalent to saying you have a MySQL >> database as far as OO.o is concerned. >> >> The poster does not give enough informa

Re: [users] Calc Cell Formatting

mike scott wrote: On 14 Jun 2008 at 12:40, Harold Fuchs wrote: 2008/6/14 mike scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: On 14 Jun 2008 at 9:37, Harold Fuchs wrote: 2008/6/14 JOE Conner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: In Calc I would like to format a cell containing a number such as

Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Larry Gusaas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Richard Travers, 2008/06/13 2:46 AM: > > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Lisi Reisz > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >> P.S. What does "xan" mean? I have searched hard on- and off-line > >> without success. O

Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, jonathon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 12:35 PM, Brad Rogers wrote: > > Indeed. Christian is more usually xtian, according to urban dictionary. > Alternatively, Christian is abbreviated as xian. It is never > abbreviated as xan. Actuall

Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Brad Rogers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --Sig_/OKFoOq6ooZTc5iQrSC6ecH4 > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:33:42 -0600 > Larry Gusaas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Larry, > >

Re[2]: [users] Displaying Graphics in Writer

After I asked: >> Is there a way to change Writer's configuration so that these >> graphics are shown by default? ... Brian Barker recommended: > Go to Tools | Options... | OpenOffice.org Writer | View | Display and > put a tick by "Graphics and objects". Perfect! -- Douglas Hinds

Re: [users] Change field size

On Sat, 2008-06-14 at 16:36 +0100, Brian Barker wrote: > At 11:11 14/06/2008 -0400, Keith Clark wrote: > >On Sat, 2008-06-14 at 16:04 +0100, Brian Barker wrote: > >>At 10:09 14/06/2008 -0400, Keith Clark wrote: > >>>How can I change the size of a field after I've created it? > >> > >>Are we talking

Re: [users] Change field size

At 11:11 14/06/2008 -0400, Keith Clark wrote: On Sat, 2008-06-14 at 16:04 +0100, Brian Barker wrote: At 10:09 14/06/2008 -0400, Keith Clark wrote: How can I change the size of a field after I've created it? Are we talking database fields here? o Select the relevant table and go to Edit | Ed

Re: [users] Change field size

On Sat, 2008-06-14 at 16:04 +0100, Brian Barker wrote: > At 10:09 14/06/2008 -0400, Keith Clark wrote: > >How can I change the size of a field after I've created it? > > Are we talking database fields here? > > o Select the relevant table and go to Edit | Edit... (or right-click > | Edit). Thi

[users] Download and install OO 2.4.1 on Vista

I have successfully downloaded and installed the above on my WinXP Desktop machine, but cant seem to install it on my Notebook Vista machine. At a certain point in the installation process, a message comes up as follows: "Some files that need to be up-dated are currently in use. The following ap

Re: [users] Change field size

At 10:09 14/06/2008 -0400, Keith Clark wrote: How can I change the size of a field after I've created it? Are we talking database fields here? o Select the relevant table and go to Edit | Edit... (or right-click | Edit). This opens the Table Design window. o Select the relevant field. o

[users] Change field size

How can I change the size of a field after I've created it? Keith - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [users] Calc Cell Formatting

On 14 Jun 2008 at 12:40, Harold Fuchs wrote: > 2008/6/14 mike scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > On 14 Jun 2008 at 9:37, Harold Fuchs wrote: > > > > > 2008/6/14 JOE Conner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > > > > In Calc I would like to format a cell containing a number such as > > 189.25 to > > > > displ

Re: [users] How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:02:59 -0500 Barbara Duprey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello Barbara, > A number of us have tried to help him off-list, with no result. I'm Thanks for hat, Barbara. I'll add his address to my black-list, I think. > inclined to think he's set up some kind of bot to "reply

Re: [users] 64-bit OOo builds [was: How can I edit PDF]

On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:45:54 -0600 Andrew Ziem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Drew Jensen wrote: > >> Still waiting for a 64-bit Linux (deb) version of the OOo 3.0 beta. Hope it > >> comes before the Gold release in September ! I have tested the 32-bit > >> version on my Windows (XP and Vista) setup

Re: [users] Another quick calc question

On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:37:13 -0500 Don Daugherty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jerry Feldman wrote: > > On one sheet I have a monthly column of numbers where only the end of > > the year is populated (for 50 years), as an example > > A B > > 7/31/2007 0 > > 8/3

Re: [users] Displaying Graphics in Writer

At 06:52 14/06/2008 +0200, Douglas Hinds wrote: In order to view the graphics contained in a Word .doc I must right click and select Image Map, one by one. (I'm using the Spanish v. 2.2 of OO). Is there a way to change Writer's configuration so that these graphics are shown by default? (I unde

[users] Displaying Graphics in Writer

In order to view the graphics contained in a Word .doc I must right click and select Image Map, one by one. (I'm using the Spanish v. 2.2 of OO). Is there a way to change Writer's configuration so that these graphics are shown by default? (I understand that this change could slow down Writer's pe

Re: [users] Calc Cell Formatting

2008/6/14 mike scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On 14 Jun 2008 at 9:37, Harold Fuchs wrote: > > > 2008/6/14 JOE Conner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > > In Calc I would like to format a cell containing a number such as > 189.25 to > > > display such as 180 15. > > > This can represent 189 and 1/4 degrees

Re: [users] Calc Cell Formatting

On 14 Jun 2008 at 9:37, Harold Fuchs wrote: > 2008/6/14 JOE Conner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > In Calc I would like to format a cell containing a number such as 189.25 to > > display such as 180 15. > > This can represent 189 and 1/4 degrees displayed as 189 minutes 15 seconds. > > Such a formatt

[users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

Lisi Reisz wrote: As you say, Christmas becomes Xmas, not Xas. Anyhow, Jonathan (the person who uses xan as his sign-off) has said that this guess is incorrect. He has not, however, replied yet to the original question. Not to mention the fact that in context, it would be a very odd place t

Re: [users] How can I unsubscribe?

Oh dear! What a flurry of unintended correspondence. Thank you to those who sent the message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - I have executed the command, and will be kept up to date using the usenet groups. As to headers and footers, I cannot explain that as I am using GMAIL. Had I been using Pegasus Mail (my

Re: [users] How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 3:46 AM, Drew Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > jonathon wrote: > SQL Server is not a big issue - it is equivalent to saying you have a MySQL > database as far as OO.o is concerned. > > The poster does not give enough information to give an answer. If we install software

[users] Chart.getRanges macro question

I'm having difficulties with a macro Chart.getRanges call in that sometimes it doesn't return a list of chart data ranges that I know for sure are there. Typically when it does work I get a 2 element array, when it doesn't work I get an empty array. Is there something wrong with the example code

Re: [users] Calc Cell Formatting

2008/6/14 JOE Conner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > In Calc I would like to format a cell containing a number such as 189.25 to > display such as 180 15. > This can represent 189 and 1/4 degrees displayed as 189 minutes 15 seconds. > Such a formatting condition will be useful in displaying solutions to >

Re: [users] CTRL-A in OOo Impress

have you tried checking the settings in Tools>Customize>Keyboard to see whether ctrl+A is set to open the dialogue box? Ghodmode wrote: > While using OOo Impress, I press CTRL-A in a text area intending to > highlight all of the text in the area. Instead, the "Open" dialog box > appears as if I

[users] Re: CTRL-A in OOo Impress

On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 7:37 PM, Ghodmode <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While using OOo Impress, I press CTRL-A in a text area intending to > highlight all of the text in the area. Instead, the "Open" dialog box > appears as if I had pressed CTRL-O. > > CTRL-O still works. CTRL-A works fine in OOo

Re: [users] Re: How to make MS window OS to treat OO as MSO

On Saturday 14 June 2008 06:52:27 Tim Deaton wrote: > Larry Gusaas wrote: > > Richard Travers, 2008/06/13 2:46 AM: > >> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, > >> > >>Lisi Reisz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>> P.S. What does "xan" mean? I have searched hard on- and off-line > >>> without success.

[users] CTRL-A in OOo Impress

While using OOo Impress, I press CTRL-A in a text area intending to highlight all of the text in the area. Instead, the "Open" dialog box appears as if I had pressed CTRL-O. CTRL-O still works. CTRL-A works fine in OOo Writer. Has anyone else seen this problem? I'm using OOo 2.4.0-3ubuntu6 on