Return-Path: X-Original-To: apmail-openoffice-commits-archive@www.apache.org Delivered-To: apmail-openoffice-commits-archive@www.apache.org Received: from mail.apache.org (hermes.apache.org [140.211.11.3]) by minotaur.apache.org (Postfix) with SMTP id F3DF0100F0 for ; Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:05:45 +0000 (UTC) Received: (qmail 59848 invoked by uid 500); 21 Aug 2013 20:05:45 -0000 Delivered-To: apmail-openoffice-commits-archive@openoffice.apache.org Received: (qmail 59816 invoked by uid 500); 21 Aug 2013 20:05:45 -0000 Mailing-List: contact commits-help@openoffice.apache.org; run by ezmlm Precedence: bulk List-Help: List-Unsubscribe: List-Post: List-Id: Reply-To: dev@openoffice.apache.org Delivered-To: mailing list commits@openoffice.apache.org Received: (qmail 59809 invoked by uid 99); 21 Aug 2013 20:05:45 -0000 Received: from nike.apache.org (HELO nike.apache.org) (192.87.106.230) by apache.org (qpsmtpd/0.29) with ESMTP; Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:05:45 +0000 X-ASF-Spam-Status: No, hits=-2000.0 required=5.0 tests=ALL_TRUSTED,LOTS_OF_MONEY X-Spam-Check-By: apache.org Received: from [140.211.11.4] (HELO eris.apache.org) (140.211.11.4) by apache.org (qpsmtpd/0.29) with ESMTP; Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:05:33 +0000 Received: from eris.apache.org (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by eris.apache.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id D18DE2388900; Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:05:10 +0000 (UTC) Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Subject: svn commit: r1516283 [1/2] - in /openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx: ./ download/ participate/ social/ support/ why/ Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:05:09 -0000 To: commits@openoffice.apache.org From: robweir@apache.org X-Mailer: svnmailer-1.0.9 Message-Id: <20130821200510.D18DE2388900@eris.apache.org> X-Virus-Checked: Checked by ClamAV on apache.org Author: robweir Date: Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 New Revision: 1516283 URL: http://svn.apache.org/r1516283 Log: Home page content for a generic language ("xx") Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/brand.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/download/ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/download/index.html openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/index.html openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/participate/ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/participate/get-involved.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/social/ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/social/index.html openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/support/ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/support/index.html openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/topnav.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/index.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/leftnav.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_compliance.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_easy.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_edu.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_foss.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_free.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_gov.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_great.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_new_computers.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_nfp.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_odf.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_oem.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_office2003-end-of-life.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_other.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_sme.mdtext openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_volunteers.mdtext Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/brand.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/brand.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/brand.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/brand.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +home: home +search: search +name: Apache OpenOffice +tagline: The Free and Open Productivity Suite +logo: AOO_logos/AOO4_website_logo.png +domain: www.openoffice.org +divid: bannera +announce: Apache OpenOffice 4.0 has been released! +announceurl: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+4.0+Release+Notes +announcetip: Read the announcement + Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/download/index.html URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/download/index.html?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/download/index.html (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/download/index.html Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,417 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + Apache OpenOffice Downloads - Official Site + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+ 29 July:
+ Interview with the developers of PrOOo-Box — Rob Weir
+ 23 July:
+ A short celebration, and then back to work — Rob Weir
+ 17 June:
+ With Apache OpenOffice you get what you don't pay for — Rob Weir
+ 10 June:
+ When will OpenOffice be released? — Rob Weir
+ 04 June:
+ The Sidebar, New and Improved — Andre Fischer
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Apache OpenOffice 4.0 is now available for download!

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23 July 2013: Following a continuous time of improvement, we are proud to + announce today the newest release of Apache OpenOffice. + It is out now and available for download. + This is a major feature release, so make sure to check out the + Feature Overview to learn more about the new features and all + improvements.

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Over 60 million downloads of Apache OpenOffice

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1 August 2013: + Downloads of Apache OpenOfifce have now exceed 60 million. We invite you to take a look at + our interactive charts of daily and cumulative downloads.

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Volunteers, not Amateurs

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8 January 2013: + Apache OpenOffice is developed 100% by volunteers. Apache does not pay for developers, for translators, for QA, for + marketing, for UI, for support, etc. Of course, we're happy to accept + donations to the Apache Software Foundation, to keep + our servers runnings and for similar overhead expenses. But our products are developed entirely by volunteers. + +

Some users are initially worried by this statement:
How can software for free, developed by volunteers, be + any good?
Read on for an answer...

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Apache OpenOffice given two Bossie Awards!

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18 September 2012: + InfoWorld has awarded Apache OpenOffice two Bossies (Best of Open Source), one for the OpenOffice application, and one + for our templates website.
+ + Read more on our Google+ page.

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More OpenOffice News...

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+ + + Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/participate/get-involved.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/participate/get-involved.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/participate/get-involved.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/participate/get-involved.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +Title: Get Involved +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +## Why get involved with the OpenOffice project? + +There are many motivations for why volunteers participate in an open source project +like OpenOffice. Some of the more common ones include: + + - To help reduce the "digital divide" by ensuring continued access to free +high-quality free productivity applications world-wide. + - To help bring the benefits of OpenOffice to you country or region + - To "give back" to open source + - To learn or practice a new skill + - To enhance a résumé or portfolio, showcasing the work you've done in this project + - To support a customer or other commercial venture that relies on OpenOffice + - To develop credentials for consulting work related to OpenOffice + - To bring something to OpenOffice that you've always wanted to see done + - To have fun, working with a close-knit international team of volunteers working +on one of the oldest and most famous open source projects around. + + +## A multidisciplinary open source project + +You don't need to be a programmer to contribute to Apache OpenOffice. Our project +involves a large range of different skills, levels of involvement and degrees of +technical expertise. So, if you want to get involved in Apache OpenOffice, there +is almost certainly a role for you. + +We are looking for people to: + + - Write or update documentation + - Help support new users + - Test the program and report bugs + - Fix bugs + - Code new features + - Design artwork and other marketing materials + - Translate to different languages + - Maintain the website and develop new materials + - Promote OpenOffice and help explain its benefits + - anything you can see that needs doing + +All of these contributions help to keep a project active and strengthen +the community. We welcome and encourage participation, and try to make it +as easy as possible for people to get involved. + + +## How to get started + +OpenOffice is a large, complex open source project, with a culture developed over +many years as an independent project, combined with our experience at Apache. + +If you are familiar with Apache-style open source +development then you might just jump in. Subscribe to a relevant project [mailing list](http://openoffice.apache.org/mailing-lists.html) +and introduce yourself. We'll help you get started. + +If, however, you are new to Apache, or want a more methodical approach to getting started, then we have a set +of graduated [New Volunteer Orientation Modules](http://openoffice.apache.org/orientation/index.html) designed +for new volunteers that takes you through a number of background topics related to Apache OpenOffice and how +we do things. + +Which path you take is up to you and is a matter of personal preference. You can even do both. + +We also maintain a list of specific areas where we need volunteers on our +[Help Wanted](https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/Help+Wanted) page of the wiki. + +If you are a student, looking to contribute to the project as part of your school work, please also see +our [Advice for Students](/students.html) page. + Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/social/index.html URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/social/index.html?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/social/index.html (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/social/index.html Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,88 @@ + + +OpenOffice News Sources + + + + + + + + +

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+The announce mailing list is the official avenue for announcements from the OpenOffice project. This is a low-volume list. All users and interested parties are encouraged to subscribe in order to receive release announcements, security bulletins and other important updates. +

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+To subscribe to the announce list, send an email to announce-subscribe@openoffice.apache.org and respond to the confirmation email you will receive. +

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+The Apache OpenOffice project provides occasional news updates and announcement via a variety of popular social media outlets. We invite you to follow us on any of these social networks, and to share our posts with friends in your network. +

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+Welcome to the Apache OpenOffice Support area. Listed here are links to: +

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On our Consultants page you will find a listing of individuals and companies that offer professional services related to OpenOffice.

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+ + + Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/topnav.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/topnav.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/topnav.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/topnav.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +divid: topnava + +- [Product][m0] +- [Download][m1] +- [Support][m2] +- [Blog][m3] +- [Extend][m4] +- [Develop][m5] +- [Focus Areas][m6] +- [Native Language][m7] + + +[m0]: /product/index.html "Apache OpenOffice product description" +[m1]: /download/index.html "Download OpenOffice.org" +[m2]: /support/index.html "Find Support for OpenOffice" +[m3]: http://blogs.apache.org/ooo/ "Apache OpenOffice Blog" +[m4]: /extensions/index.html "Extensions and Templates for OpenOffice" +[m5]: http://openoffice.apache.org/get-involved.html "Get involved in Apache OpenOffice" +[m6]: /projects/accepted.html "Apache OpenOffice development focus areas" +[m7]: /projects/native-lang.html "Apache OpenOffice in your Native Language" Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/index.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/index.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/index.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/index.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +Title: Why Apache OpenOffice +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +## Why should I use Apache OpenOffice? + +![Why Apache OpenOffice](/images/AOO_logos/orb.jpg) # {.rfloatimg} + +Apache OpenOffice is the leading **open-source** **office software suite** for **word processing**, **spreadsheets**, **presentations**, **graphics**, **databases** and more. It is available in **many languages** and works on all **common computers**. It stores all your data in an **international open standard format** and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely **free of charge** for **any purpose**. + + - [Great software](why_great.html) + + Apache OpenOffice is the result of over twenty years' software engineering. Designed from the start as a single piece of software, it has a consistency other products cannot match. A completely open development process means that anyone can report bugs, request new features, or enhance the software. The result: Apache OpenOffice does everything you want your office software to do, the way you want it to. + + - [Easy to use](why_easy.html) + + Apache OpenOffice is easy to learn, and if you're already using another office software package, you'll take to OpenOffice straight away. Our world-wide native-language community means that OpenOffice is probably available and supported in your own language. And if you already have files from another office package - OpenOffice will probably read them with no difficulty. + + - [and it's free](why_free.html) + + Best of all, Apache OpenOffice can be downloaded and used entirely free of any license fees. Apache OpenOffice is released under the Apache 2.0 License. This means you may use it for any purpose - domestic, commercial, educational, public administration. You may install it on as many computers as you like. You may make copies and give them away to family, friends, students, employees - anyone you like. + +## Where is Apache OpenOffice currently used? + + - [Governments](why_gov.html "Why Apache OpenOffice for Public Administration") + - [Education](why_edu.html "Why Apache OpenOffice for Education") + - [Businesses](why_sme.html "Why Apache OpenOffice for Businesses") + - [Not for profits](why_nfp.html "Why Apache OpenOffice for Not For Profits") + - [IT Businesses](why_oem.html "Why Apache OpenOffice for IT businesses") + - [F/OSS advocates](why_foss.html "Why Apache OpenOffice for Free/Open-Source Systems advocates") Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/leftnav.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/leftnav.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/leftnav.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/leftnav.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +divid: leftnav + +# Why + + - [Great software](/why/why_great.html) + - [Easy to use](/why/why_easy.html) + - [Free software](/why/why_free.html) + +# Where + + - [Governments](/why/why_gov.html) + - [Education](/why/why_edu.html) + - [Businesses](/why/why_sme.html) + - [Not for profits](/why/why_nfp.html) + - [IT Businesses](/why/why_oem.html) + - [F/OSS advocates](/why/why_foss.html) + +# More reasons + + - [ODF](/why/why_odf.html) + - [Volunteers](/why/why_volunteers.html) + - [New Computers](/why/why_new_computers.html) + - [Compliance](/why/why_compliance.html) + - [Office 2003 EOL](/why/why_office2003-end-of-life.html) + Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_compliance.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_compliance.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_compliance.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_compliance.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,72 @@ +Title: Compliance Costs and the Apache License +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +##Software License Compliance Costs + +The software industry watchdog, the Business Software Alliance, [offers cash rewards][1] to disgruntled employees who confidentially turn in their +employer (or ex-employer) for software piracy. + +They call this campaign, "Bust your Boss!" Rewards can range up to $1 million. + +As you probably already know, you don't own software in the same way you own a chair or a desk. Instead, you license the software from the publisher, and this license gives you +permission to use the software, but only under terms specified by the license. These terms typically say how many users or PC's may access the software. The terms might even include +a clause allowing the vendor to audit your usage of the software. + +In order to avoid the expense and penalties of a BSA audit, organizations are increasingly adopting Software Asset Management (SAM) practices to ensure that their use of commercial +software complies with the applicable licenses. These practices generally include employee education along with the purchase of software to track licenses and software use within +the organization. + +The combined cost of these SAM practices is the "cost of compliance" for using commercial software. It is an expense that does not make your organization more productive, does not +benefit your customers and adds nothing to the bottom line. It is purely risk mitigation. Along with license, maintenance and training costs, it is one of the expenses of using +commercial software. + + +##Open Source Compliance Costs + +As opposed to commercial software licenses, open source software have licenses that explicitly permit free redistribution. This reduces the cost of compliance for many +organizations, since tracking application usage is not needed. + +However, organizations that use open source software and also develop and distribute their own proprietary software, can find themselves in trouble due to the viral nature (copyleft) +of some open source licenses. If one of your employees or contractors inadvertently includes some copyleft code in your proprietary product, then you could be required by that license +to make the source code for your entire product freely available to the public. + +This is not just a theoretical concern. As aggressively as the BSA protects the interests of its commercial members, the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) protects the GPL license +in [high-profile lawsuits against large corporations][2]. The Free Software Foundation (FSF), in their [November 2012 Bulletin][4], writes about their expansion of +"active license enforcement". + +So the cost of compliance with copyleft code can be even greater than the use of proprietary software, since an organization risks being forced to make the source code +for their proprietary product public and available for anyone to use, free of charge. To mitigate this risk requires more employee education, more approval cycles, more internal audits +and more worries. This is the increased cost of compliance when copyleft software is brought into an organization. This is not necessarily a bad thing. It is just the reality of +using open source software under these licenses, and must be weighed in considered as one cost-driver among many. + + +##The Apache Advantage + +However, not all open source licenses are copyleft license. Not all of them have that viral quality that radically increases the risk for an organization. A subset of open source +licenses, generally called "permissive" licenses, are much more friendly for corporate use. These licenses include the MIT and BSD licenses, as well as the +[Apache Software License 2.0][3] that we use for Apache OpenOffice. + +Like other open source licenses, the Apache License explicitly allows you to copy and redistribute the covered product, without any license fees or royalties. But because it is a +permissive license, it also allows you to prepare and distribute derivative products, without requiring you to make your own source code public. So both BSA and SFLC/FSF risks +are eliminated, and the cost, to your business, of license compliance is greatly reduced. + + +[1]: https://reporting.bsa.org/r/report/add.aspx?src=us +[2]: http://www.softwarefreedom.org/news/2009/dec/14/busybox-gpl-lawsuit/ +[3]: http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 +[4]: http://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2012/fall/why-gpl-compliance-work-matters Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_easy.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_easy.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_easy.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_easy.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +Title: Why Apache OpenOffice: Easy-to-use +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +![Why Apache OpenOffice: Easy-to-use](/why/images/why_easy.png) # {.rfloatimg} + +Easy to choose, easy to install, easy to learn - Apache OpenOffice is the easy choice for an office software suite. OpenOffice is suitable for complete beginners, but if you have used any other office software, that's ok too. OpenOffice will make full use of what you already know - through familiar screens and menus - and also what you have - by reading existing files with no retyping. + + - **Use it immediately** + + For people used to other office software, Apache OpenOffice is a pleasant surprise. It's so straightforward! Studies have proved it is easier (and cheaper) to move to OpenOffice from Microsoft Office than it is to upgrade to Microsoft's latest Office 2007. Because OpenOffice is one piece of software, everything works consistently between applications. Even the help system is the same. You don't even have to know which application was used to create a document - OpenOffice will use the correct one. You only need to do a single download from the Internet (or install from one CD) and you've got your office suite + + - **No need to retype** + + We understand that many people already have documents which they have created using other common office software packages. Apache OpenOffice can read these files with a very high degree of accuracy, making migration to OpenOffice very straightforward. In fact, we have reports where OpenOffice has been able to read files which the original software package had said were corrupted and unusable. If your friends or colleagues use different software, you can still swap files with them - but better still, give them a free copy of Apache OpenOffice! + + - **Part of a community** + + When you're starting something new, it's great to know tens of millions of people have been there before you. Apache OpenOffice is developed, translated, supported, and promoted by an international community of tens of thousands of enthusiasts. If you have ever waited for ages for paid-for support from a commercial software provider, community support from enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers may come as a surprise. You may even find yourself talking to people who have developed or translated the software you are using. Welcome to the community! + Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_edu.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_edu.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_edu.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_edu.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +Title: Why Apache OpenOffice: Education +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +![Why Apache OpenOffice: Education](/why/images/why_edu.png) # {.rfloatimg} + +Education establishments of all levels (primary, secondary, college, university...) find Apache OpenOffice meets the needs of both teachers and students. The **flexible word processor**, **powerful spreadsheet**, **dynamic graphics**, **database access** and more meet all requirements for an office software package. + +With an **open-source license**, OpenOffice can be freely used and distributed with no license worries. + + - **For pupils and students** + + Apache OpenOffice forms an ideal teaching platform for core computer literacy skills, without tying students to commercial products. The free software license means students can be given copies of software to use at home - perfectly legally - a useful 'added value'. For IT students, OpenOffice's component based software is also an ideal platform for developing IT skills and understanding real-life software engineering. + + - **For teachers and academics** + + Apache OpenOffice is also an ideal platform for creating teaching materials and managing administrative tasks. For example, the *Writer* word processor is easy to use for simple memos, but also powerful enough to cope with complex dissertations. For IT staff, the open-source software license means an end to license compliance worries and the threat of software audits. OpenOffice is developed, translated, and supported by an international community linked by the internet, opening exciting possibilities for school projects. + + - **Open for all** + + Apache OpenOffice is a leading international force in the movement for digital inclusion - making software of the highest quality available to all, regardless of income. OpenOffice is available in a wide variety of languages, and we actively encourage local teams to produce versions for local languages. We develop software on an open-source process - the computing equivalent of peer-reviewed publishing - creating software of the highest quality. Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_foss.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_foss.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_foss.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_foss.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +Title: Why OpenOffice.org: Free/Open-Source Software +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +![Why Apache OpenOffice: Free/Open-Source Software](/why/images/why_foss.png) # {.rfloatimg} + +Free/Open-Source Software (F/OSS) proponents are turning to Apache OpenOffice both as end-users and as contributors. With its **flexible word processor**, **powerful spreadsheet**, **dynamic graphics**, **database access** and more, OpenOffice is the office suite of choice of millions of users. + +OpenOffice is released under the OSI approved Apache License terms, with over 750 contributors and an international community approaching 400,000 individuals. + + - **Software for all** + + Apache OpenOffice is the must-have desktop application that tens of millions of people are using - an open-source tool that your family, friends, and neighbors will appreciate. With its free software license and active international community, OpenOffice is a key player in the drive to eradicate digital exclusion and preserve minority languages threatened by being on the wrong side of the digital divide. For tens of thousands of community members, this makes the OpenOffice community their volunteering opportunity of choice. + + - **Open for development** + + Apache OpenOffice is a mature software product, representing over twenty years' continuous development. It is available across multiple operating systems. Understanding and contributing to the core development requires serious commitment and software engineering skills - not for the fainthearted. However, like all successful open-source projects, OpenOffice has an active developer community, keen to help new arrivals. Alternatively, try writing extensions, or using OpenOffice's UNO based components in other applications. + + - **Open world** + + If you are using Apache OpenOffice, you will appreciate the work that has gone into providing this software for you to use for free. Help us to ensure future users can continue to use it for free. The OpenOffice community invites contributors: *Whatever you do best, do it for OpenOffice*. As well as developers, the Community welcomes translators, artists, technical authors, testers, people offering user support, sales and marketing people, lobbyists, donors, ... the list is long. The Community operates internationally in all time zones, linked by the internet. Talk to us today. Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_free.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_free.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_free.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_free.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +Title: Why Apache OpenOffice: Free software +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +![Why Apache OpenOffice: Free software](/why/images/why_free.png) # {.rfloatimg} + +Apache OpenOffice is free software. That means you are free to download it, free to install it on as many PCs as you like, free to pass copies to as many people as you like. You may use OpenOffice for any purpose without restriction: private, educational, public administration, commercial... Free, really free. + + - **Free of charge** + + It's hard to believe that high quality, easy to use software like Apache OpenOffice can really be free. But thanks to contributions of time and money, from individuals and companies (large and small), OpenOffice is free for you to use today. Furthermore, the open-source license used by OpenOffice means this freedom can never be taken away. The OpenOffice community are delighted if you find our software of use. Please help us by telling people about Apache OpenOffice, and if you can, pass them on a copy. More people use OpenOffice as a result of personal recommendation than any other route. + + - **Freedom from worry** + + However, a free software license means much more than a one-off cost saving. It means you never need worry again whether your software is legal, or whether it will expire some day. For people responsible for a number of computers - from just a few in a small business, hundreds in a school, thousands in a corporation - this is a huge weight off the mind. No need for software audits, for keeping invoices for years, no worry about ending up in court because you misread some small print in a license agreement. + + - **We value your freedom** + + As part of a community dedicated to free software, we also value your freedom of choice. Apache OpenOffice will read and write files which can be used in other common office software. It was the first software in the world to fully support the ISO standard for office file formats which is being adopted by a growing number of software vendors. If you want to use other software, we want you to be free to do so. If you want to change your PC from Microsoft Windows to Apple Mac to Linux, we want you to be free to do so. If you like this approach, feel free to join the Apache OpenOffice community. Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_gov.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_gov.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_gov.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_gov.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +Title: Why Apache OpenOffice: Public administrations +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +![Why Apache OpenOffice: Public administrations](/why/images/why_gov.png) # {.rfloatimg} + +Public administrations and people working at **all levels of government** (local / federal / regional / national etc) find Apache OpenOffice is their ideal software solution. The combination of a **flexible word processor**, a **powerful spreadsheet**, **dynamic graphics**, **database access** and more meets all the everyday needs of a typical busy office worker. + +Already available in a **wide range of languages**, OpenOffice can be freely translated by local teams. + + - **Best value** + + Using Apache OpenOffice demonstrates your commitment to deliver best value services. It is not owned by any commercial organisation. Its open source license means there are no license fees to pay, no expensive annual audits, and no worries about non-compliance with onerous and obscure licensing conditions. You may also distribute the software free to your employees, through the schools system, or any other channel of your choice. + + - **Data is safe** + + Freedom of Information Acts require that the documents you create today will be accessible years in the future. Apache OpenOffice is the first software in the world to use ISO approved file formats as its default. It also has the ability to create PDF files if you need to publish information in a standard 'read only' format. If you already have (possibly unlicensed) office software, Apache OpenOffice should be able to read your old files. + + - ** Open for all** + + There are no secrets in Apache OpenOffice - our open-source policy means anyone can inspect the code or even help us develop the software. We actively encourage local teams to produce versions for minority languages. OpenOffice is a leading international force in the movement for digital inclusion - making software of the highest quality available to all, regardless of income. Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_great.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_great.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_great.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_great.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +Title: Why Apache OpenOffice: Great Software +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +![Why Apache OpenOffice: Great Software](/why/images/why_great.png) # {.rfloatimg} + +Great Software requires great people. Apache OpenOffice is the result of over twenty years' continuous high quality software engineering. Designed from the start as a **single piece of software**, Apache OpenOffice has a consistency and a quality that is world class. Its **open-source** development model means there are no secrets. + + - **Better by design** + + Developed over twenty years, Apache OpenOffice is a mature, reliable, product. OpenOffice was designed from the start as a single piece of software - not bolted together from separate software packages. This makes it very consistent and easy to use - what you learn in one application is immediately usable in another. The context-sensitive help works across all applications, unobtrusively providing the precise help you need. You can even open any type of document from any application - OpenOffice is really one piece of software. It also runs on all major computing platforms - Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, Sun Solaris, Apple Mac - isn't that great! + + - **Better for you** + + Apache OpenOffice contains all the office software you need, in one single package. You don't have to worry which version to install: one installation program provides everything. The installation also includes features which some expensive rivals do not - for example, the ability to create .pdf files when you want to guarantee what the recipient sees on their computer. There is also a growing range of extensions: additional features that any developer can provide. The Apache OpenOffice project releases software several times a year so you can take advantage of new features as quickly as possible. + + - **Honest software** + + Apache OpenOffice is developed using an open-software, "no secrets" approach. Anyone can look at the programs and suggest improvements, or fix bugs. Anyone can report problems or request enhancements, and anyone can see the response from other users or developers. The status of current and future releases is displayed on a public wiki, so you can decide if and when you want to upgrade to take advantage of new features. Anyone used to commercial software and its hyping and marketing speak will find Apache OpenOffice refreshingly different. Enjoy the benefits of open-source! Added: openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_new_computers.mdtext URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_new_computers.mdtext?rev=1516283&view=auto ============================================================================== --- openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_new_computers.mdtext (added) +++ openoffice/ooo-site/trunk/content/xx/why/why_new_computers.mdtext Wed Aug 21 20:05:09 2013 @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +Title: Apache OpenOffice for New Computers +Notice: Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one + or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file + distributed with this work for additional information + regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file + to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the + "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance + with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at + . + http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 + . + Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, + software distributed under the License is distributed on an + "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY + KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the + specific language governing permissions and limitations + under the License. + +##Save money on your new computer + +Are you buying yourself a new computer?, or buying one for someone else? If so, here is a money saving tip that your computer vendor may not be telling you. + +You are not required to spend $100, $200 or more for a copy of Microsoft Office. You can buy a computer without Office installed, and save that money. Then when you go home, try the free, [Apache OpenOffice (AOO)][1]. It has a word processor, a spreadsheet and a presentation editor. It can read Microsoft files. It can export to PDF. It works on Windows XP-Windows 8, Mac OS and Linux. And it is absolutely free! + +How can we give this to you for free? We're a nonprofit organization with the charitable mission to publish free software for the public. That's what we do. We want you to have free software. + +So when the salesman tries to load up your computer invoice with all those "extras", just say "Thank you, but No. I will install AOO". + +[1]: http://www.openoffice.org/download +