[xubuntu-users] Need advice re abiword vs. libreoffice

[Joshua O'Leary]

Abiword doesn't have as good import filters (e.g. msoffice) as Libreoffice
and lacks many features though is very lightweight. Libreoffice is a much
more complex program, with some parts even using java, but it is probably
the best free office suite around. Other suites for Linux/Ubuntu include
koffice, IBM lotus symphony(not open source), as well as of course online
suites such such as Soho and Google docs.
On Nov 8, 2012 10:37 PM, "James Freer" <jessejazza3.uk at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Thu, 8 Nov 2012, Kevin O'Gorman wrote:
>
>  I'm running a fresh install of xubuntu 12.04.1.  I just started writing a
>> document with
>> abiword and I'm not liking the interface much -- too many glitches and
>> things that get
>> undone.
>>
>> I remember openoffice and libreoffice as being much more finished.  Is
>> there a downside
>> to switching over to libreoffice?
>>
>> --
>> Kevin O'Gorman
>>
>
> The version of abiword with 12.04 does seem to have some bugs. I find both
> are a little slow but i think abiword is a little more lightweight which
> suits me. Both apps are going through a refining stage i think at present.
>
> However, i much prefer to do most of my docs with a text editor and then
> transfer to abiword. less clutter and i concentrate of my thoguhts.
>
> james
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