I long ago gave up using MsWord and, more recently, Open Office. Google Docs is my first choice for WP needs (and spreadsheets, presentations). I can see a lot of use for the new features, not in producing a full blown word processor, but definitely in embedding wp-like functionality where needed within an app. Pete
On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 7:59 AM, Richard Gaskin <ambassa...@fourthworld.com>wrote: > Roger Eller wrote: > > The right tool for the job is subjective. I use LiveCode for everything I >> build. Perhaps replacing MS Word for everyone in the world be a bold >> challenge, but many people would opt for simplicity. An RTF based editor >> is still a word processor, and would definitely meet all of my text >> communications requirements. P.S. I hate MS Word. Feature overload. >> > > Well said. > > There's a recent thread in the Ubuntu forums about the need for a simpler > writing environment than Open Office provides. OO has tons of great > features, but sometimes less is more. > > The writing apps on this page have gotten a surprising amount of traction > and press, legitimizing the notion that there are opportunities in having > fewer features than we find in office suites: > > <http://mac.appstorm.net/**roundups/productivity-** > roundups/6-minimal-full-**screen-writing-apps-for-mac/<http://mac.appstorm.net/roundups/productivity-roundups/6-minimal-full-screen-writing-apps-for-mac/> > > > > > -- > Richard Gaskin > Fourth World > LiveCode training and consulting: http://www.fourthworld.com > Webzine for LiveCode developers: http://www.LiveCodeJournal.com > LiveCode Journal blog: > http://LiveCodejournal.com/**blog.irv<http://LiveCodejournal.com/blog.irv> > > ______________________________**_________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your > subscription preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/**mailman/listinfo/use-livecode<http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode> > > -- Pete Molly's Revenge <http://www.mollysrevenge.com> _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode