Java developer says he built, launched basic open source office suite in 30 days

Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by bliker on Sunday May 26, 2013 @10:51AM (#5771220)

I would be more grateful for one good word processor than another half baked fork of MS office.

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by jabbernotty on Sunday May 26, 2013 @11:16AM (#5771282)

It is not in any sense a 'fork' (did you mean clone?) of MS Office. It has a different use case and long-term goal. This I have concluded from reading the article.

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by rossjudson on Sunday May 26, 2013 @06:18PM (#5772635)

Check out the cross-platform LyX. It's an outstanding front end for working with TeX, on many platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux). I really enjoy using it. On many Linux distros you'll just need to install the lyx packages.

LyX gets you out of the presentation frame of mind, and straight into your content. Recent versions do a great job of integrating vector graphics (like SVG from Inkscape). PDF output looks fantastic.

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by kunai on Sunday May 26, 2013 @12:39PM (#5771540)

If you're on Linux, AbiWord is excellent.

If you're on OS X, Apple Pages is excellent.

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by x3ro on Sunday May 26, 2013 @03:31PM (#5772138)

Are you referring to the same Apple Pages that hasn't been properly updated since 2009 (excepted for iCloud integration, yay!). Also, in my opinion, Pages is a usability nightmare (only opening the inspector makes me want to cry :D)

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by bliker on Sunday May 26, 2013 @06:09PM (#5772612)

I am looking for something smart. That will have a distraction free editing, markdown support, pagination and all the good stuff. Some small git integration. So my girlfriend can do version control on her works. I really miss that.

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by epochwolf on Sunday May 26, 2013 @07:15PM (#5772776)

Sounds like you know what you want, any reason you can't start working on it?

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by bliker on Sunday May 26, 2013 @07:54PM (#5772851)

I just did git init about 5 minutes ago. With me luck!

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by kunai on Sunday May 26, 2013 @09:35PM (#5773052)

Nice!

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by epochwolf on Tuesday May 28, 2013 @02:00AM (#5778362)

I shall!

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by hnriot on Sunday May 26, 2013 @01:13PM (#5771658)

If you're on anything, google documents is excellent - and you don't have to back up, you always have your documents, they are available mobile, and best of all, collaboration. I'd never go back to an installed word processor. The net benefits (no pun intended) are just too compelling.

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Re:Java developer says he built, launched basic open source ... by skrause on Sunday May 26, 2013 @06:42PM (#5772702)

and you don't have to back up, you always have your documents

Until Google closes your account for whatever reason.

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