SSN Software » open office http://www.ssnsoftware.com Computer Software and Hardware Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:18:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Linux to complete first time users [ass time] [open office] http://www.ssnsoftware.com/linux-to-complete-first-time-users-ass-time-open-office/ http://www.ssnsoftware.com/linux-to-complete-first-time-users-ass-time-open-office/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:11:31 +0000 admin http://www.ssnsoftware.com/linux-to-complete-first-time-users-ass-time-open-office/
Anyway, I was thinking of installing Linux. Theyre just surfing the web are writing papers, maybe watching DVDs. OpenOffice can handle things that they need to do each document. I have absolutely basic version of ]]> Q: At this moment my brother with me to establish his girlfriend pc thats pretty old. She lost in the window 98 and all Other CD software that came with the (im so far this hasnt ever been formatted, and since its a P3 533, which is a long ) at least for the 256 ram.

Anyway, I was thinking of installing Linux. Theyre just surfing the web are writing papers, maybe watching DVDs. OpenOffice can handle things that they need to do each document. I have absolutely basic version of Linux for human use as possible, with minimal maintenance or management possible. Thats just to make and I can remember and hope that they just ask me to be fixed for as long as the time of a possible.

ANy suggestions for what to use? I was thinking Knoppix, but are included while since Ive looked at something else.

Thanks

Re:I have very little experience with linux, most of what I've done came from messing with knoppix or using it when windows wasn't working right. Ill just put windows on thier computer, and Ubunto on a family computer so that i can learn more about it. Thanks for all the advice.
Re:Once you get it working (which is easy) using linux for those tasks is almost identical to using windows. Click on the menu button, browse the menu to your word processor, click, write, hit the disk button to save… It's simple.
Re:I would say stay windows as well. As much as I advocate linux here, I dont think you have enough exp in linux (judging by your post). I think if you attempted to set them up, they would be calling you all the time and you wouldnt have the exp to answer their questions.
Re:I have been using Linux on and off for five years and I would not suggest SuSe, Fedora or Ubuntu. With all of them you'll need to configure something and it will be difficult for a newbie. I would also recommend that you stay with Windows. If you have to try Linux, go with SimplyMepis.
Re:Don't go suse or fedora. They are hell to set up. I would just stay with windows.
Re:Gonzo does make some good points, but I would not rule out trying Ubuntu. Personally, I prefer Fedora, but for a newbie/non-power-user I think Ubuntu is a good choice. You have the stability and reliability of Linux, and Ubuntu (I THINK) makes it difficult for "stupidity" to screw stuff up.
Re:I'd have to second that. Gonzo makes some really good points.

I recently asked some questions on the Ubuntu forums about setting it up on my hardware. I had some specific questions like how to join a wireless network for internet and file sharing, setting up certain HP printers, printing wirelessly, ATI versus Nvidia chipset. The ubuntu community is absolutely awesome and totally informative.

They were up front with me, and as it turns out, there would be some significant hurdles to overcome, so if you do insall linux, ANY distro flavor, be sure to ask some specific questions about your hardware and software compatability.

Re:Dang, I hate to say it and be odd man out here…But I would suggest sticking with Windows(xp preferably) for them.. Go ahead and try Linux if you want (I prefer SUSE), But remember.. When something don't work or go their way, THEY will be calling YOU for help. If your skills are not up to task on Linux, This could get frustrating for you..
Re:A complete beginner? Try Suse or Fedora.
http://www.novell.com/linux/suse/
http://fedora.redhat.com/
Re:Ubuntu

Edit: possibly Kubuntu, depending on whether you thing Gnome or KDE is the best way to go. Etiher way, keeping the 2 up to date is very easy.

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Re:i would imagine that the latest OO would be more compatible with today's stuff than Office97.

even if it runs slower than 97, I would probably use OO over it.

Re:Only issue I've seen is load times for decent sized spreadsheets.
Re:I like OO. If nothing else give it a try. I hear iffy things about it and spreadsheets but I've had absolutely no issues.
Re:There's no price or penalty for trying OO.o so why not just install it and see if you like it?
Re:i'm using OO from ms office 03. its quite worth the switch over imo. try oo for a bit and give it a go. you'll like it.

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I hate to even more third party apps to add to my computer most of them cause not seem to convert to sound.

Open Office actually did a good job when I used it to convert to PDF.]]> Q: Even the humble OpenOffice can save to PDF. It seems it would be useful if this feature is built

I hate to even more third to add to my computer most of them cause not seem to convert to sound.

actually did a good job when I used it to convert to PDF.

Best Answer: Simply put, you can't do what you want.

A screen print will be able to print the document….

Some kind of digital signatures should be able to help you with the distribution though.

pdf formats, will not allow you to edit the text, but you can print and save them.

There is a way that you can get what you want though. Print a copy out yourself, go and see the people, let them read it and take it back. No copying, no changes, no printing.

Re:Originally posted by: guy
Any users want to tell me how to remove that annoying outline on documents. When I save to PDF it also leaves a strict outline instead of using the whole page.

Nevermind I found the answer over at Openoffice.org.

Re:Any users want to tell me how to remove that annoying outline on documents. When I save to PDF it also leaves a strict outline instead of using the whole page.
Re:http://www.yousendit.com/

use this if the attachment is large.

Re:Originally posted by: DopeFiend
Ghostscript? What?

I have it installed, and it doesn't need that…

[Edit]

Just checked, that's freaking weird. Want me to email the working version to you?

Yeah I'll PM you.

Re:Ghostscript? What?

I have it installed, and it doesn't need that…

[Edit]

Just checked, that's freaking weird. Want me to email the working version to you?

Re:Originally posted by: DopeFiend
First I've heard of that. What does it need?

It requires Ghostscript to work.

Re:First I've heard of that. What does it need?
Re:Originally posted by: DopeFiend
CutePDF is a nifty free alternative to PDF Maker – just print to the CutePDF printer, and voila – instant PDF. Works great for me :)

GRRRRR….cute PDF requires additional files to actually work.

Re:Microsoft hates and fears any content standard that it doesn't control and which can't be bound to its OSes.

For every kind of content they have always created their own formats and resisted exporting to any format that offers competition (dead formats like dBase are acceptable).

PowerPoint – no Flash export
Word – no PDF
Media Player – crippled MP3, no Ogg or FLAC, no MOV, etc.
etc.

Re:The point was that PDF is pretty damn common and it should have been added. It's like when Media Player wouldn't play Mp3's cause microsoft was pushing WMA on us.
Re:Real Alternative (http://home.hccnet.nl/h.edskes/mirror.htm). Seriously, people.
Re:Originally posted by: guy

Originally posted by: guy13
Why doesn't Windows Media Player save to .MOV?!?!?!

LOL….same reason why Real should burn in hell…..because its existance is unjustified:D

ugh, hate that thing so much!

Re:Originally posted by: guy13
Why doesn't Windows Media Player save to .MOV?!?!?!lol…..
Re:I use PDFcreator (http://sector7g.wurzel6.de/pdfcreator/index_en.htm). It's an open source PDF virtual printer. It also works wonders on CAD files that Adobe's PDF distiller can't even handle.

And it's open source. :)

Re:Originally posted by: guy13
Why doesn't Windows Media Player save to .MOV?!?!?!

LOL….same reason why Real should burn in hell…..because its existance is unjustified:D

Re:Why doesn't Windows Media Player save to .MOV?!?!?!
Re:On OSX, everything can save to PDF. Everything…
actually, the icons are pdfs…
Re:Originally posted by: DopeFiend
CutePDF is a nifty free alternative to PDF Maker – just print to the CutePDF printer, and voila – instant PDF. Works great for me :)

and the link (http://www.acrosoftware.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp)!

Re:Originally posted by: guy
Even the lowly can save to PDF's. It seems it would be useful if this feature was built in.

I hate to add even more third to my computer cause most of them don't seem to convert to well.

actually did a good job when I used it to convert to PDF.

Lowly ? I think its pretty damn nice for the price!

Re:CutePDF is a nifty free alternative to PDF Maker – just print to the CutePDF printer, and voila – instant PDF. Works great for me :)
Re:Doesn't adobe acrobat CS provide the plugin for this? Well, I got one when I installed Adobe CS.
Re:Contrary to your question, I've been annoying each time when I close Words, it will ask me again by PDF maker. So I have to close that too. Arrrhhh…anyone know how to deal with this?
Re:the pdf 995 print driver has always worked well for me.
Re:too much $$$..also, they aren't relying on another company this way'

they want it all to be web-based.

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