Re: [tdf-discuss] Scripting for LibreOffice

On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 6:23 AM, Charles Jenkins <cejwork@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm with you on the UI design, Keith. The way software looks influences how people perceive its 
> capability, and LO looks like something from the 90's. I like your design because it's 
> attractive, yet leaves the menus in place for those users who can't get into using the ribbon.
>
> Now on the idea of removing VBA… I hate VBA, but I'd rather see LO become *more* compatible, 
> rather than ditching it. I want LO to become the product people can switch to, but you close the 
> door on switchers when you reduce compatibility. I can tell you that for sure because of my own 
> recent difficulties fixing a macro so automated data export from SAP will work with LO.
>
> Step 1: Get the world to use LO as its Office standard.
> Step 2: Drop M$ Office compatibility.

I agree that improving VBA compatibility would be helpful, my point
was about extensions written by volunteers.

Regards,

-Keith

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