Open Office Update Failed
I can see why Apache would want to steer clear of the deal. Apache has not been on good terms with Oracle for several months now after. In addition, over their support for the open-source Java Standard Edition (SE) over Apache's open-source Java SE. In addition, much of OpenOffice's GPL code isn't compatible with the Apache Foundations' Apache license.The Document Foundation thinks Oracle should donate OpenOffice's code and intellectual property (IP) to them. Italo Vignoli, a member of the Document Foundation's steering committee, told me, that if Oracle does spin these materials off to another body, 'Oracle is missing the opportunity to re-unite the OOo community governance.
The Document Foundation remains open to every company and individual that wishes to participate in co-development. There has never been a better time to get involved and advance the state of the art in free-software office suites.' But what will really happen?
Openoffice Update Failure
I don't know.I do know, based on all the bits and pieces I've been hearing that Oracle, at least, doesn't want to give the OpenOffice to LibreOffice. IBM feels more neutral about it. In the end, I see OpenOffice going to another organization.
My best guess at this point is that it will be The Eclipse Foundation. One way or the other, it appears that OpenOffice will continue on.UPDATE: Sources tell me that Apache has decided to take on OpenOffice. I expect to see the official word come out this week. It may be as early as tomorrow. Sjvn-3:42 PM Eastern, May 31, 2011.Related Stories:Related Topics. By registering you become a member of the CBS Interactive family of sites and you have read and agree to the,.
Openoffice Checking For Update Failed
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Since I have used MS Office 2000 since it came out and don't like the 2007 version, I thought I'd give OpenOffice a try. I have two issues since downloading it that I hope someone else has encountered:. Attempts to do a manual update fail. When I open Firefox and click on my TSG link in Favorites, TSG comes up all white. I.e., not the usual light-blue background and blue bars, etc.Anyone know why updates fail (it is already the latest version, so there would be no updates, but the message should say that, not 'Check for updates failed')?Has anyone experienced video issues after installing OpenOffice?Computer is JNCS custom-built with Intel mobo, E8400 Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB RAM; monitor is Samsung SyncMaster T220 connected to digital port. All mobo drivers, incl. Video, are up to date.