An extension is a computer program that is designed to be incorporated into another piece of software in order to enhance, or extend, the functionality. OpenOffice.org extensions are developed by individuals or organizations to add specific functionality to OOo. These extensions are freely available without licensing costs to anyone who wants to use it.
Until recently, [...]
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The OpenOffice.org Extensions Repository
Posted in Feb 2008 on April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Microsoft, Yahoo and Open Source
Posted in Feb 2008 on April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s all over the news, and open source supporters are on a speculative mood. What are the implications of the imminent Microsoft – Yahoo! tie up? Undoubtedly, Microsoft will use this alliance against Google, a strong supporter of open source in order to protect its products from the threat of open source software. [...]
Curriki- open sourcing education
Posted in Feb 2008 on April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The worsening state of education in this country is undeniable. As the parent of a child who is currently enrolled at a public school, I understand what the limitations of the school are in terms of teachers, resources, and facilities. Nonetheless, I had one simple expectation– quality learning for my kids. If public schools can [...]
Corrupt countries are more likely to vote “yes” to OOXML
Posted in Feb 2008 on April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The more corrupted a country is, the more likely it is to vote for approval of the OOXML standard proposal. This was the conclusion of Electronic Frontier Finland , which studied the relationship between corruption levels and the voting behaviours of countries who participated in the voting process on the ISO (International Organization [...]
Some cool extensions for OpenOffice.org Impress
Posted in Feb 2008 on April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
OpenOffice.org Impress, the presentation application of OpenOffice.org, has a few cool, new extensions that you might find very useful. If you’ve been using proprietary presentation applications and find OpenOffice.org Impress lacking in the bells and whistles that you used to enjoy , I am sure you will find these extensions helpful in closing that functionality [...]
