Re: [tdf-discuss] Forums... again

On 24 April 2011 21:53, Jaime R. Garza <garzaj@gmail.com> wrote:

> > >  I have some doubts as to whether the two products will diverge now that
> > Oracle has decided to end its involvement with OpenOffice.org .  I
> suspect
> > that at some point rather than let OOo just whither and die it will merge
> > with The Document Foundation and the two will become essentially one.  If
> > that happens it might be a good idea to use both names, OOo could end up
> > being the Windows version and LO the Linux and other OS version.  Or
> > something like that.
>
> Sorry, but I don't agree, LibreOffice is to stay and I couldn't care less
> about OpenOffice name. But that's just my opinion.

It would be silly to completely ignore the fact that OpenOffice is a very
strong and established brand name. All other things being equal, that could
be an important marketing asset - so perhaps better discussed on the
marketing list. To me, what matters is furthering FOSS, we should avoid
counter-productive wars and work collaboratively where ever possible.

>
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