Gordon wrote:
> wispygalaxy wrote:
>> Gordon wrote:
>>
>>> wispygalaxy wrote:
>>>> OO.org is so versatile and useful in many domains. It's a complete
>>>> myth
>>>> that it's only for students who can't afford MS Office. I can get MS
>>>> Office for a discount from my school, but I am very happy with OO.org.
>>>> It's about the features, really.
>>>>
>>>> I don't need to do anything fancy in a word processor, so why should I
>>>> bother installing MS Word? I could use it in Wine if I wanted to- but
>>>> it
>>>> will be sitting there, unused. The MS Word proponents are
>>>> overestimating
>>>> what average people do with their apps. OO.org takes care of the tasks
>>>> average computer users want to get accomplished. I love it!
>>> Well said. 75% of Office users in corporate environments only use 25% of
>>> the functionality....
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> It's sad that corporate people are so lazy that they don't bother to
>> research better software solutions. They think that if you pay for
>> software, it's better.
>
> They use it not because they pay for it but because "that's what we
> always use". Many moons ago Office was bundled free with Windows and so
> the corporate sector was sucked into using it. And as businesses tend to
> be VERY conservative about change that's what they use. Period.
Exactly my point. They are so used to it that they fail to see better
offerings. I remember when Office came with Windows. When I got Vista two
years ago with my brand-new laptop, I was startled to see Office not
installed. I felt as if I was ripped off. Well, it doesn't matter anymore
to me since I now use FOSS! ;)
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