OpenOffice 3.0 在对开发停滞的担忧中发布

发布于 2008-10-14

Main points: OpenOffice.org (OOo) is popular open source software. Version 3.0 was released with features like native Mac OS X compatibility, support for emerging document standards (ODF 1.2 and Office Open XML), and various technical improvements. It also has a new launcher. However, there is some friction between stakeholders as Sun's management is seen as impeding code contributions and deterring corporate involvement. Some worry about development stagnation based on contributor statistics.
Key information:
- Adopted by various users globally.
- New version includes formula language and metadata system in ODF 1.2.
- Supports multiple file formats, with ODF as default.
- Novell maintains a patchset with useful features.
- Sun's process is criticized for being bureaucratic.
- Contributor statistics show a decline.
Important details:
- Native Mac compatibility eliminates the need for NeoOffice or X11.
- OOo Calc has a new solver and collaborative editing feature.
- OOo Writer added annotation and zoom slider.
- New icon theme is cleaner with vibrant coloring.
- Novell's patchset is popular among Linux distributions.
- Sun has responded to concerns but critics want an independent foundation.
- Website was overloaded but download links still work.

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