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OpenOffice for Android
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Tre Lawrence
Android Expert
LOL... why stop there? Why not suggest that he get a mainframe?
ChicagoBob
Newbie
With the advent of dual core tablets and Ghz phones seems like porting OpenOffice would be a good thing for them and everyone with a Android Tablet.
I used to have a very small fold up keyboard for my Palm and can see something like that being used with a 5, 7 or 10 inch Android screen.
No need to carry a luggable. And since many tablets have 4G built in send
the thing before you even get to work or while you are at some of your kids activities, so you might get to see them score a point. When you look at these things to allow you to travel lighter and compress your time better I dont see why not.
Anyway.. Just got my first Android how to code book maybe it can be done.
I used to have a very small fold up keyboard for my Palm and can see something like that being used with a 5, 7 or 10 inch Android screen.
No need to carry a luggable. And since many tablets have 4G built in send
the thing before you even get to work or while you are at some of your kids activities, so you might get to see them score a point. When you look at these things to allow you to travel lighter and compress your time better I dont see why not.
Anyway.. Just got my first Android how to code book maybe it can be done.
Late comment, I know, But I want to point out the inherent assumptions packaged in the thinking above: " Unless <thing> supports Exchange, and/or Notes, and/or Office - its not a business device... "
Other companies want people to get away from those tools because those tools keep people locked into Microsoft (or Lotus[IBM]). Supporting those tools on these new platforms is harmful to the long term interests of all the companies who make hardware or software for the Android platform. It might boost sales in the short term, but in the long term it would allow MS to pull all those people back to the MS Windows (phone|device|web app). Using MS's standard technique of adding new proprietary features, "other" (non-MS) devices would 'break' every time a new feature set is released, and each time a substantial portion of the population will get frustrated with the incompatibilities and -upgrade- to an MS-Windows platform.
alostpacket
Over Macho Grande?
^agree with the above fully
"Embrace, extend, extinguish."
Interestingly though Google Docs is now an app, so that's nice.
Pretty sure also that there is some group somewhere looking to bring some open source office software to Android. Might not make much practical sense to port OpenOffice or LibreOffice because, while both are Java, they use completely different UI and API systems. (Basically, different Java Libraries that are not compatible).
"Embrace, extend, extinguish."
Interestingly though Google Docs is now an app, so that's nice.
Pretty sure also that there is some group somewhere looking to bring some open source office software to Android. Might not make much practical sense to port OpenOffice or LibreOffice because, while both are Java, they use completely different UI and API systems. (Basically, different Java Libraries that are not compatible).
I was also looking for an Android version for OOO, then I found that Softmaker (MS Office compatible suite) SoftMaker : Homepage has released a Android beta version
SoftMaker.com • Login
Not sure you can read this forum as it is a private beta forum though.
BTW, I subscribed to their mailing suit & had the opportunity to buy the Windows whole suite for 20 UDS
John
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QUOTE=rocktscientst;2097574]So Android 3.0 for tablets is coming. The main reasons for not having OpenOffice for Android seemed to be processing power and practicality (due to small reen sizes). Now can anyone think of a reason why we can't have OpenOffice for Android?[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=rocktscientst;2097574]So Android 3.0 for tablets is coming. The main reasons for not having OpenOffice for Android seemed to be processing power and practicality (due to small reen sizes). Now can anyone think of a reason why we can't have OpenOffice for Android?[/QUOTE]
I understand everyone's argument that no one is using thumb-typing or swype to write, edit, or compose large documents... YET.
With DNLA, WiDi, HDMI, Bluetooth, and other capabilities, along with up to 48Gb of storage on these small pocket-computers, I see the future as computing with cell phones.
People will have external monitors at home and work. They may carry bluetooth keyboards and mice with them. On the road, in meetings, on the train, or as a college student in the classroom, it may be practical to use a bt keyboard and accomplish a whole lot.
I am in a Masters program for Instructional Technology. I have re-installed MS products on my laptop only once so far - otherwise, I have used linux and open-source counterparts to MS and MS-friendly software packages. I would switch to a tablet, but NOTHING exists to type academic papers in APA or MLA format, suitable for presentation or publishing.
I NEED LibreOffice for Android! If this existed, I would not be ordering a smaller netbook than the 13.3" laptop I now have. I might not even order a tablet - just a few cables, a monitor for at home, and a bluetooth keyboard and mouse... (not the MS one).
Please, give me your comments!
With DNLA, WiDi, HDMI, Bluetooth, and other capabilities, along with up to 48Gb of storage on these small pocket-computers, I see the future as computing with cell phones.
People will have external monitors at home and work. They may carry bluetooth keyboards and mice with them. On the road, in meetings, on the train, or as a college student in the classroom, it may be practical to use a bt keyboard and accomplish a whole lot.
I am in a Masters program for Instructional Technology. I have re-installed MS products on my laptop only once so far - otherwise, I have used linux and open-source counterparts to MS and MS-friendly software packages. I would switch to a tablet, but NOTHING exists to type academic papers in APA or MLA format, suitable for presentation or publishing.
I NEED LibreOffice for Android! If this existed, I would not be ordering a smaller netbook than the 13.3" laptop I now have. I might not even order a tablet - just a few cables, a monitor for at home, and a bluetooth keyboard and mouse... (not the MS one).
Please, give me your comments!
Noah Malarky
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I agree with acarya that the future of mobile computing lies in phones with peripheral enhancements. That is precisely why I finally upgraded from my MotoRazr (after like 4 years) to an Atrix 4G with the lapdock. I don't want a laptop AND a netbook AND a tablet AND an e-reader AND an mp3 player AND a smartphone. I thought that the Atrix 4G with the lapdock was going to be the perfect do-everything solution.
However, word processing with quick office has been less than smooth sailing. For one thing, I'm a total newb to android and smartphones in general. For another, I do a lot of serious typing for school and work, so I may be expecting too much. In Quick Office, the home, end, page up, and page down keys do not work. There is no scroll bar on the side. Normal functions that I use keyboard shortcuts for like ctrl+s to save or ctrl+x to cut do not seem to work.
ES file explorer has made swapping docs between my phone and my desktop a lot smoother, but I need a better word processor or else this whole lapdock thing was a total waste.
It sounds like lots of people are having the same issues. Has anyone found a decent substitute that has the kind of functionality that I'm looking for? Like ratteler, I'm underground a lot of time that I'd be typing, so I need to be able to work on my docs without an internet connection. Any suggestions or corrections to my assumptions would be appreciated. Thanks!
However, word processing with quick office has been less than smooth sailing. For one thing, I'm a total newb to android and smartphones in general. For another, I do a lot of serious typing for school and work, so I may be expecting too much. In Quick Office, the home, end, page up, and page down keys do not work. There is no scroll bar on the side. Normal functions that I use keyboard shortcuts for like ctrl+s to save or ctrl+x to cut do not seem to work.
ES file explorer has made swapping docs between my phone and my desktop a lot smoother, but I need a better word processor or else this whole lapdock thing was a total waste. It sounds like lots of people are having the same issues. Has anyone found a decent substitute that has the kind of functionality that I'm looking for? Like ratteler, I'm underground a lot of time that I'd be typing, so I need to be able to work on my docs without an internet connection. Any suggestions or corrections to my assumptions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Softmaker is having the beta testing of the Android version (not yet on web page) of their MS Office compatible office suite
SoftMaker : Product Overview
John
WorkingOnWise
Lurker
I had a Nokia N800 and N810, and both had OO on it. It worked very nice. 4.1" display, with or without hardware keyboard.
My Streak 7 has a 7" display, and to compare its hardware to the N8x0 devices is like comparing a GTR to a Tucker. Both impressive, but there isn't really a comparison at all.
With that said, I can't think of a single reason why OO on any modern android device wouldn't be a hands down must have. Especially since the morons at Google and Quick Office are too stupid to realize that spreadsheet CREATION is the important feature to get right, and no one does that right on Android. It angers me that I have to pull out my laptop to do what a 4.1" Pocket computer can do!
In short, yes, there is a need and market for a usable office suite on Android. Why is that so hard to understand?
My Streak 7 has a 7" display, and to compare its hardware to the N8x0 devices is like comparing a GTR to a Tucker. Both impressive, but there isn't really a comparison at all.
With that said, I can't think of a single reason why OO on any modern android device wouldn't be a hands down must have. Especially since the morons at Google and Quick Office are too stupid to realize that spreadsheet CREATION is the important feature to get right, and no one does that right on Android. It angers me that I have to pull out my laptop to do what a 4.1" Pocket computer can do!
In short, yes, there is a need and market for a usable office suite on Android. Why is that so hard to understand?
davidtheprof
Newbie
yes, I'm on the brink of buying the new Asus Transformer prime, with the keyboard, but need an open office package or equivalent.
Google's whole strategy has been to outmaneuver Microsoft with android, so they need to push this along...
Google's whole strategy has been to outmaneuver Microsoft with android, so they need to push this along...
Volkswagen
Lurker
Hi, I install Lotus Symphony Viewer on my ASUS TFT and give a post here. http://androidforums.com/android-ap...files-lotus-symphony-android.html#post3666198
Now it's a viewer only, and the performance and fidelity for ODF is good for now. However I still hope IBM can release version with editing funtions.
Now it's a viewer only, and the performance and fidelity for ODF is good for now. However I still hope IBM can release version with editing funtions.
Well being my first time at this site and having come here looking for a suitable office app for my 7" 'droid tablet I would like to point out that a growing number of tablet owners may be using the good virtual keyboard on their slate.
I ventured into tablets when my ageing laptop died and cannot say how much less life is encumbered working "on the run". My battery life has more than doubled, I have more than enough memory for an office app, and a fair number of documents.
I ventured into Droid territory because I dislike Microflops Bloatware and Apples yuppie totem poles. My laptop ran open office and operating system was Linux, and since an ipad or microflop based tablet was out of the question, I still had a good choice of Droids.
Anyway, so far my tablet is still brain dead, having only email, internet, music and movies to cope with, so news of any progress with tablet office would be welcomed.
May the Force be with you all.
darking
I ventured into tablets when my ageing laptop died and cannot say how much less life is encumbered working "on the run". My battery life has more than doubled, I have more than enough memory for an office app, and a fair number of documents.
I ventured into Droid territory because I dislike Microflops Bloatware and Apples yuppie totem poles. My laptop ran open office and operating system was Linux, and since an ipad or microflop based tablet was out of the question, I still had a good choice of Droids.
Anyway, so far my tablet is still brain dead, having only email, internet, music and movies to cope with, so news of any progress with tablet office would be welcomed.
May the Force be with you all.
darking
Why carry a sack of bricks when a slate can do the same, properly crafted?
UssjTrunks
Android Enthusiast
A tablet can't do even close to the same yet.
R
RyanB
Guest
Maybe not today but tablets are catching up quickly. Asus Transformers and Motorola Webtops are proof that tablets that compete with laptops will be here in short order.
I think I did say WHEN (future tense) they can, and Properly Crafted (we seem to be getting closer)
I think that this is what you look for too, or else why are you reading this forum posting? It wasn't that long ago that mobile internet was a dream, now its a given!
For what it is worth I don't really get what all the hubbub to wait for LibreOffice is about. There are a lot of MS compatible office suites available. Off the top of my head:
ThinkOffice
DocumentsToGo
SmartOffice
QuickOffice
Google Docs (not really compatible but a viable alternative)
So for those who need an office suite.....you have plenty of choices.
ThinkOffice
DocumentsToGo
SmartOffice
QuickOffice
Google Docs (not really compatible but a viable alternative)
So for those who need an office suite.....you have plenty of choices.
I have tried ThinkOffice, DocumentsToGo, SmartOffice, QuickOffice, Google Docs, Polaris officeetc and each of them come up short, one way or another.
I am using a trial version of Office Suite Pro, at the moment, and it seems to work the way I want better but hey I remember the way home computers developed, from little boxes connected to a tv screen with different versions of BASIC (Beginners All Purpose Symbolic Language) that people had to code programmes in.
That's where we are with OS (Open Source), but we are at the cutting edge of mobile technology at the moment and it will get really better soon. Lets enjoy what we have and keep looking for better
I am using a trial version of Office Suite Pro, at the moment, and it seems to work the way I want better but hey I remember the way home computers developed, from little boxes connected to a tv screen with different versions of BASIC (Beginners All Purpose Symbolic Language) that people had to code programmes in.
That's where we are with OS (Open Source), but we are at the cutting edge of mobile technology at the moment and it will get really better soon. Lets enjoy what we have and keep looking for better
keygoddess
Lurker
https://plus.google.com/108466870039650470305/posts/ZtVZ2sGW5kZ
it says i can't post a link yet (too new a user) but copy and paste above to go to the G+ page of the developer who made Open Office Document reader .... Thomas Taschauer .... says he's working on it!
if the link doesn't show, just go to G+ and search for his name or Google him