http://blog.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation hourly 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://gmane.org/img/gmane-25t.png http://gmane.org http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4437 <pre>To all my friends and colleagues on these documentation lists: Effective March 15th, all OO.o email addresses and lists are going away. That includes these two &lt; at &gt;documentation lists, of which I am a co-owner and moderator. If you are using an &lt; at &gt;openoffice.org address anywhere (wiki, Bugzilla, Apache lists, forums, ...), then you need to change it there. The current email forwarding will be discontinued. The best way to keep up with documentation matters is through the ODFAuthors site and ML's. The Apache podling does not yet have a separate list for documentation; if and when it does, I will pass the word on odfauthors-discuss. Hail and farewell! </pre> TJ Frazier 2012-03-07T01:07:56 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4432 <pre>My name is John Alexander Whyte and I am a registered user of your program. Unfortunately I have forgotten the username I selected when registering, so I am unable to consult the forums. My address ius 144 Corniche Paul Clermont 06670 Colomars France. My phone number 33 (0) 493 080 246. email j.alex.whyte-39ZsbGIQGT5GWvitb5QawA&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org Can you suggest how I can fix this problem?-- ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to dev-unsubscribe-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org For additional commands send email to sympa-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org with Subject: help </pre> J.Alex Whyte 2012-02-04T13:15:44 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4430 <pre> Hello. I am using openoffice writer to work on  a newsletter (to include pics, frames, etc.) Pre-pdf, would like to send as a doc to Windows XP and 7 as to allow ability to make changes from there. What do I need to save the document under? Thank you for your time Kind regards, Anne Marie McNamara 775-379-7181-- ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to dev-unsubscribe-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org For additional commands send email to sympa-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org with Subject: help </pre> AnneMarie McNamara 2012-01-29T22:21:01 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4429 <pre>Dear OpenOffice, I'm seriously considering switching to OpenOffice, but the biggest problem I need to tackle is to learn how to use the full functionality of Excel I've been using. I was really happy to see that there is a manual in PDF&lt;http://documentation.openoffice.org/HOW_TO/various_topics/VbaStarBasicXref.pdf&gt;, but it's 7.5 years old. Is there a newer manual or website concerning this case, or is there an effort to do one? Or is this up-to-date? I think the biggest obstacle is this compatibility case, and the most information should be given to solve this. Most users are using Excel, and they're asking, OK, I heard about this new software, what do I need to do, to be able to use it? A collection of the most important differences would be really useful. Thank You: Kazi </pre> Työtyövics Kázmér 2012-01-03T22:44:40 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4429 <pre>Dear OpenOffice, I'm seriously considering switching to OpenOffice, but the biggest problem I need to tackle is to learn how to use the full functionality of Excel I've been using. I was really happy to see that there is a manual in PDF&lt;http://documentation.openoffice.org/HOW_TO/various_topics/VbaStarBasicXref.pdf&gt;, but it's 7.5 years old. Is there a newer manual or website concerning this case, or is there an effort to do one? Or is this up-to-date? I think the biggest obstacle is this compatibility case, and the most information should be given to solve this. Most users are using Excel, and they're asking, OK, I heard about this new software, what do I need to do, to be able to use it? A collection of the most important differences would be really useful. Thank You: Kazi </pre> Työtyövics Kázmér 2012-01-03T22:44:40 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4427 <pre>Hello, My name is Maxwell Rebo, and I'm an independent artificial intelligence developer currently working with Hanson Robotics. Open Office got me through college, and now it gets my development team through an average day. We couldn't work without it. (I also wrote my first novel with Open Office!) Someday soon I'd like to donate resources, but until then I can offer my help with documentation. I'm a proficient Linux and Windows user, and so I can write documentation for either platform. Please let me know if you would like any help with this. Thanks, and happy new year! ---Maxwell </pre> Maxwell Rebo 2012-01-01T00:10:31 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4425 <pre> How may I assist? Also making inquiry as to how I might become employed by Open Office at a future time. I have been accepted by the Converges company to become an outbound Customer Service Rep, so do I have qualifications if Open Office has a need for an overnight Customer Service or Sales position. Thank you, Rita C. Vogts </pre> Chris 2011-12-31T18:16:31 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4423 <pre>Hello:   I am interested in learning more and possibly contributing to the OpenOffice project.   I have a B. A. in Communications and have written grants and proposals for a non-profit organization. I would be interested in writing a technical how to or tutorial for your website.   I was not able to access your task list on-line, so if you could send an updated version,  it will help me decide which technological area I am interested in writing for.   Thank you, Cheryl -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to dev-unsubscribe-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org For additional commands send email to sympa-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org with Subject: help </pre> Cheryl Hamilton 2011-12-24T23:38:25 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4421 <pre>Hello, my name is Lindsay and I am a professional technical writer looking for some kind of work to get my foot in the door. I would accept any volunteering opportunity as well. I read your website and found that you needed someone to help out with writing a user guide. I just graduated from college, have a Bachelor's in Arts and took a class in instruction writing. I look forward to assisting you with your project!  Lindsay M. Haas-- ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to dev-unsubscribe-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org For additional commands send email to sympa-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org with Subject: help </pre> Lindsay Haas 2011-12-21T19:37:37 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4420 <pre></pre> heiko strauss 2011-12-21T12:47:40 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4417 <pre>Similar to my note about the FAQs, there is a collection of how-tos on the OOo wiki. These also need to be checked to see if they are out of date. http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/How_Tos That page is also a good place to check if you're thinking of writing a how-to; perhaps it already exists. What other how-to's or FAQs do you think are needed? You can either just write one (no need for permission) or make a proposal if you'd like to discuss it before charging ahead. Some coordination is a good thing, as long as it doesn't mean everyone talks about what we "should" do and never actually does any of it. :-) In fact, I suggest people have a wander around the Docs wiki to get a feel for what's there. Note that we stopped providing a wiki version of the user guides because there weren't enough people to keep them up to date... but that does not dictate what we do in the future. But this is one of those topic areas that really needs discussion IMO, and that discussion belongs on the ooo-dev list at Apache. --Jean </pre> Jean Weber 2011-12-18T11:37:54 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4416 <pre>There are quite a lot of existing FAQs on the OOo wiki. Someone was organising and sorting them and (I think) working through them doing updates. (I have no idea if that someone is still around.) Anyone wanting to work on FAQs should probably become familiar with what's already there (at least in one of the topic areas) and either continue the work or make a counter proposal. This is a typical page, showing a prominent "this may be out of date" notice: http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/FAQ/Writer I don't know how many pages have that or a similar notice, or now many should have that notice but don't. I've not paid much attention to the FAQs. Further discussion about this work should take place on the ooo-dev list at Apache (or at least copied there). dev&lt; at &gt;docs will be going away, and there may be people interested in FAQs that aren't on ODFAuthors, because FAQs have not been handled there for some years. --Jean </pre> Jean Weber 2011-12-18T11:25:18 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4412 <pre>greetings I am a student at the University of Washington USA. I just finished my first quarter studying for a technical writing and editing certificate. I used open office for most of my coursework and l have used it for office tasks when I was at Sun Microsystems and afterwards. I'd like to help with Ooo documentation in any way that will be effective. Here are two links to my work: http://selfsooth.accountsupport.com/a-i-r/faultDensityRedacted.pdf http://selfsooth.accountsupport.com/a-i-r/DownloadShareware.pdf bright moments! k </pre> kevin marshall 2011-12-12T17:41:17 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4411 <pre>I am interested in helping to write documentation on Open Office products. I am a new user to the product and willing to learn and write what I can. Let me know what areas you need help with. </pre> Jim DeHaven 2011-12-10T23:28:46 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4408 <pre>Hello. My name is Randine Westgate and I am interested in writing with you. I have recently been introduced to this software and would love to help make it easier to navigate and use for others. To see some of my writing go to www.nevadadean.weebly.com Thank you Randine-- ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to dev-unsubscribe-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org For additional commands send email to sympa-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org with Subject: help </pre> Randine 2011-12-08T15:03:04 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4407 <pre>Dear Sir/Madam, I am a Test Specialist with 5.5 years of Experience in Information and Technology. I am from India . I always wanted to become a Technical Writer. I went through this article at http://www.docsymmetry.com/technical-writing-jobs.html and found that I could use my knowledge to make contributions to your site. As a Part of my job, I do the following: Analysing "Software Requirements Specification" and developing use cases from them. Developing "User Manuals" for Application/Hardware Product with Screen Shots Developing Knowledge Artifacts that are based on projects that I work Using Visio to develop Work flow Diagrams. Request you to consider this application and give me an opportunity to prove myself. Kindly revert in case you need any clarifications </pre> Jeyashree 2011-12-08T08:33:37 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4405 <pre>Hello! My name is James Bryski, I'm a recent graduate from Illinois State University who is looking to break into technical writing. While I continue to search for a job, I was hoping to do some side work to keep my mind and skills fresh. A friend of mine mentioned that you folks are always looking for assistance in documentation and sent me to the writing page on the website. How would I go about getting started with doing some work for you? Thanks! James-- ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to dev-unsubscribe-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org For additional commands send email to sympa-DL+rna6QvqTMu1CG41HSmBPcwwqwdgDiYPYVAmT7z5s&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org with Subject: help </pre> James Bryski 2011-12-07T01:17:02 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4401 <pre>Hi, My name is Shawn and I am beginning a program for technical communication. I would like to begin gaining some experience and contributing to FAQs seems like a good place to start. What can I do to help? - Shawn </pre> Shawn Lindsey 2011-12-13T22:08:33 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4397 <pre>Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Julie Griffin, and I am interrested in a profession as a technical writer. A GOOGLE search lead me to an article called "How to Get a Job in Technical Writing- A 7- Step Guide for Students", accessed through this link: http://idratherbewriting.com/2009/09/22/how-to-get-a-job-in-technical-writing-a-7-step-guide-for-students/. One of the steps provided in the above mentioned article, is to gain experience by contributing to orgaizations such as, "Open Office". As an aspiring technical writer as well as a fan of the services that this company provides to the public free of charge, I would be very grateful for anything I can do to contribute. Here is a little about myself: I graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2008 with a B.A. in English. I would love to further my craft as a writer, as well as find a practical way to apply my skills while earning income. Thank you for reading this, and I hope to hear from you soon! Sincerily, Julie Griffin </pre> Griffin, Julie A 2011-12-01T21:06:24 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4396 <pre>* Good day, I have one of your web pages open [ http://contributing.openoffice.org/writing.html] and writing to introduce myself. I am would like to see how I may offer assistance with the 'User Guide for Open Office.org' I have worked on many projects such as this, as proof/edit contributor. I use OpenOffice.org suite but there is much still to learn and feel this could also be an opportunity to become better acquainted with the applications. I also have an interest in teaching classes locally if this is acceptable. I would like for others to appreciate a choice, outside of the Microsoft umbrella. thank you, Lani Narducci * </pre> Lani 2011-12-13T20:01:08 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation/4395 <pre>Dear, I'm interested in getting some experience in writing tutorials and/or user guides and I wondered if there could be an opporunity with OpenOffice? Please let me know what sort of tasks are available and how I might be able to contribute. I'm a native English speaker. Best, Jacqueline </pre> Jacqueline Hall 2011-12-13T14:39:06 Search the mailing list at Gmane query http://search.gmane.org/?group=$group=gmane.comp.openoffice.devel.documentation