[odf-discuss] Abiword gets requests for OOXML, not ODF

[Rui Miguel Silva Seabra]

Hi,

The AbiWord users feel fine with the AbiWord file format, which although
not a standard, fits the application well and is (at least) fully
documented in the source code, which is Free Software, licensed under
the GNU GPL.

As such, AbiWord users feel a greater need to be able to import MS Word
document formats than ODF document formats.

One of the main reasons is that many (if not most) AbiWord users, when
receiving an ODT file, can just as well launch OO.o or rely on the odf
impexp plugin.

You'll be very wellcome if critics are accompanied of source code
patches, but be prepared for harsh replies if you only criticise.

Best,
Rui

On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 12:41:08PM +0100, Chris Puttick wrote:
> Here's one:
> 
> the author mistakes the narrow specific case for the general. It should read:
> 
> "Apparently the support for the OpenDocument ISO standard isn't strong
> enough in the AbiSource community to actually make an effort to
> improve support for it. Even when paid. Food for thought."
> 
> Yes, very much food for thought. Suggests AbiSource community really
> doesn't get it. Open source needs to get behind open standards and
> until it does will just be playing catch-up and just be used on the
> fringe.
> 
> 2008/5/12 M. Fioretti <mfioretti at nexaima.net>:
> >
> >  Just found this:
> >
> >  http://uwog.net/news/?p=10
> >
> >  any comment on the last paragraph?

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