Re: Microsoft Office 2010

[Pete Helgren <Pete@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Yep.  Office is a cash cow for Microsoft alright.  I was just musing 
about other folks abandoning MSO because of the presentation I did last 
week at the Common Conference on using OO with DB2 for i5/OS data.

The only thing missing in OO at present in regard to DB2 for i is the 
data transfer plug in that IBM provides for Excel.  If they would 
produce one for Calc, that would be great.  I plan to move a customer 
off of MSO(2003) this summer. I'll probably blog about the success (or 
failure) of that when it is complete.  They are an i shop so the DB2 for 
i integration issue is important to them.

And no, I don't think MSO is going to go away but OO is a great 
alternative in these tough economic times, especially for IBM i shops 
that need office productivity tool integration with DB2 for i.

(I *tried* to keep this relevant to Midrange with the DB2 for i 
references but will move to PCTECH before David posts any more 
incriminating pictures about me on Facebook in retaliation)

Pete


On 5/13/2010 10:46 AM, Trevor Perry wrote:
> Pete,
>
> While OpenOffice is 'cheap' and works well for independents and individuals,
> when companies have invested in the MS technology, it is nice to be able to
> support them. I guess that is why you have an MSDN subscription...
>
> It seems there is always a conversation about MS charging for their suite,
> but when the majority of companies still invest in it, it is here to stay!
>
> Trevor
>
>
> On 5/13/10 11:06 AM, "Pete Helgren"<Pete@xxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>
>    
> > 80% of what Office 20xx has and about 99% of what a normal office user
> > needs is in OpenOffice.  3.2 has been stable and fast.  And, free is
> > always good.  Been an OO user for 7 years and have never missed MS Office.
> >
> > I am an MS Action Pack subscriber and an MSDN subscriber so I could use
> > MSO 2010 for no additional cost but I just don't see the need.  Running
> > something light and fast and free just appeals to me.
> >
> > Pete
> >
> >
> > On 5/12/2010 8:29 PM, Richard Schoen wrote:
> >      
> > > I just upgraded to Office 2010 on one of my test PCs.
> > >
> > > Looks like the ribbon bar and general look and feel has been tweaked
> > > again.
> > >
> > > Anyone know any benefits to Office 2010 other than looks ? :-)
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Richard Schoen
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