Re: [users] Re: Two ways Microsoft sabotages Linux desktop adoption

2006-09-19 Thread dspwilson
I think some of the greatest opportunities for software alternatives like Open Office and Linux exist in small business, where the entrepreneurial spirits are highest and budgets are lowest. Workers there are more likely to make an extra effort to learn new things and challenge the status quo

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

2006-09-08 Thread Dspwilson
I don't even have Microsoft Office so I cannot make it my default for opening documents. What your system is asking is whether you want the file associations, like .doc, .xls, etc. to open by default with Microsoft Office. That is up to you. If you make these file associations open in Mi

Re: [users] [moderated]

2006-09-08 Thread Dspwilson
Suggestion: Remove OpenOffice entirely using the control panel. Search for a file called "EATING" using explorer and delete it. Re-install OpenOffice from scratch. Trust me. I have used OpenOffice for a long time. You may encounter a few bugs or lacking features with it, but anything t

Re: [users] compatibility

2006-09-06 Thread Dspwilson
I don't know what you mean by compatible exactly. Open Office will import Powerpoint slides and export to the format. That is huge! The OpenOffice tool equivalent is Impress. My suggestion is that if you plan to use OpenOffice Impress, stick with it and do all your work there. Derek

Re: [users] Writer

2006-09-05 Thread dspwilson
I would think with 200 pages that is normal. It is clearly doing a conversion from .doc to open office format. 5 minutes seems a little long, but maybe not. If you were to save the file using the native format, I bet opening time would improve. Derek Wilson -Original Message-

Re: [users] Distributions question - Is it legal...

2006-09-01 Thread Dspwilson
If you go to this web page, _http://distribution.openoffice.org/cdrom/index.html#cdrom_ (http://distribution.openoffice.org/cdrom/index.html#cdrom) , you will find details for CD Distributors and what is and is not authorized distribution.

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

2006-08-31 Thread Dspwilson
Have you tried the OpenOffice CD distributors listed on the OpenOffice.org website. Here is the URL: _http://distribution.openoffice.org/cdrom/index.html#cdrom_ (http://distribution.openoffice.org/cdrom/index.html#cdrom)