Re:Open Source Alternatives to Google Docs
by tylerl on Thursday January 09, 2020 @09:58PM
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If you're using a service hosted by someone else, then it doesn't matter if it's open source; you're using someone else's closed environment. In that case you're just as well off using Google or Microsoft. Probably better off, since they aren't aren't hosting on a shoestring budget.
The point to having it open is so that you can host it yourself and modify it yourself.
Re:Open Source Alternatives to Google Docs
by newscracker on Thursday January 09, 2020 @09:10PM
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Not mentioned in this list — it’s unfortunate that Framasoft is shutting down many of its online and free (based on open source, of course) services in this space. It was good enough for simple needs.
Re:Open Source Alternatives to Google Docs
by nebulon on Friday January 10, 2020 @10:21AM
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That is indeed a shame and I was also not aware of them shutting down some of their services. But as far as I know their text document editing tool is a slightly improved etherpad, which is mentioned in the article.
The point to having it open is so that you can host it yourself and modify it yourself.