From 25860ec0d0cd2422073cfad4402a16956a159be9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:02:19 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98[tech]:=2020201014=20LibreOff?= =?UTF-8?q?ice=20Wants=20Apache=20to=20Drop=20the=20Ailing=20OpenOffice=20?= =?UTF-8?q?and=20Support=20LibreOffice=20Instead?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/tech/20201014 LibreOffice Wants Apache to Drop the Ailing OpenOffice and Support LibreOffice Instead.md --- ...nOffice and Support LibreOffice Instead.md | 81 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 81 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20201014 LibreOffice Wants Apache to Drop the Ailing OpenOffice and Support LibreOffice Instead.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20201014 LibreOffice Wants Apache to Drop the Ailing OpenOffice and Support LibreOffice Instead.md b/sources/tech/20201014 LibreOffice Wants Apache to Drop the Ailing OpenOffice and Support LibreOffice Instead.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7f1b94ebf3 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20201014 LibreOffice Wants Apache to Drop the Ailing OpenOffice and Support LibreOffice Instead.md @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +[#]: collector: (lujun9972) +[#]: translator: ( ) +[#]: reviewer: ( ) +[#]: publisher: ( ) +[#]: url: ( ) +[#]: subject: (LibreOffice Wants Apache to Drop the Ailing OpenOffice and Support LibreOffice Instead) +[#]: via: (https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-letter-openoffice/) +[#]: author: (Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) + +LibreOffice Wants Apache to Drop the Ailing OpenOffice and Support LibreOffice Instead +====== + +It is a no-brainer that Apache OpenOffice is still a relevant recommendation when we think about [open source alternatives to Microsoft Office][1] for Linux users. However, for the past several years, the development of OpenOffice is pretty much stale. + +Of course, it is not a shocker, considering Abhishek wrote about the [possibility of Apache OpenOffice shutting down][2] back in 2016. + +Now, in an [open letter from The Document Foundation][3], they appeal Apache OpenOffice to recommend users to start using better alternatives like LibreOffice. In this article, I shall mention some highlights from the blog post by The Document Foundation and what it means to Apache OpenOffice. + +![][4] + +### Apache OpenOffice is History, LibreOffice is the Future? + +Even though I didn’t use OpenOffice back in the day, it is safe to say that it is definitely not a modern open-source alternative to Microsoft Office. Not anymore, at least. + +Yes, Apache OpenOffice is still something important for legacy users and was a great alternative a few years back. + +Here’s the timeline of major releases for OpenOffice and LibreOffice: + +![][5] + +Now that there’s no significant development taking place for OpenOffice, what’s the future of Apache OpenOffice? A fairly active project with no major releases by the largest open source foundation? + +It does not sound promising and that is exactly what The Document Foundation highlights in their open letter: + +> OpenOffice(.org) – the “father project” of LibreOffice – was a great office suite, and changed the world. It has a fascinating history, but **since 2014, Apache OpenOffice (its current home) hasn’t had a single major release**. That’s right – no significant new features or major updates have arrived in over six years. Very few minor releases have been made, and there have been issues with timely security updates too. + +For an average user, if they don’t know about [LibreOffice][6], I would definitely want them to know. But, should the Apache Foundation suggest OpenOffice users to try LibreOffice to experience a better or advanced office suite? + +I don’t know, maybe yes, or no? + +> …many users don’t know that LibreOffice exists. The OpenOffice brand is still so strong, even though the software hasn’t had a significant release for over six years, and is barely being developed or supported + +As mentioned in the open letter, The Document Foundation highlights the advantages/improvements of LibreOffice over OpenOffice and appeals to Apache OpenOffice that they start recommending their users to try something better (i.e. LibreOffice): + +> We appeal to Apache OpenOffice to do the right thing. Our goal should be to **get powerful, up-to-date and well-maintained productivity tools into the hands of as many people as possible**. Let’s work together on that! + +### What Should Apache OpenOffice Do? + +If OpenOffice does the work, users may not need the effort to look for alternatives. So, is it a good idea to call out another project about their slow development and suggest them to embrace the future tools and recommend them instead? + +In an argument, one might say it is only fair to promote your competition if you’re done and have no interest in improving OpenOffice. And, there’s nothing wrong in that, the open-source community should always work together to ensure that new users get the best options available. + +On another side, one might say that The Document Foundation is frustrated about OpenOffice still being something relevant in 2020, even without any significant improvements. + +I won’t judge, but I think these conflicting thoughts come to my mind when I take a look at the open letter. + +### Do you think it is time to put OpenOffice to rest and rely on LibreOffice? + +Even though LibreOffice seems to be a superior choice and definitely deserves the limelight, what do you think should be done? Should Apache discontinue OpenOffice and redirect users to LibreOffice? + +Your opinion is welcome. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-letter-openoffice/ + +作者：[Ankush Das][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/best-free-open-source-alternatives-microsoft-office/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/openoffice-shutdown/ +[3]: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2020/10/12/open-letter-to-apache-openoffice/ +[4]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/libre-office-open-office.png?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1 +[5]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/libre-office-open-office-derivatives.jpg?resize=800%2C166&ssl=1 +[6]: https://itsfoss.com/libreoffice-tips/