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Sun pushing OpenOffice even harder
I've got used to Java updates asking me to install OpenOffice, the open source office suite produced by Sun. It's preaching to the converted as I already have it but that doesn't stop it.
Installing the latest version of Java this morning revealed that they are going one step further than a simple request. Now it is offering to include the OpenOffice installer and the option is selected by default. I do wish companies would stop doing this, especially given that OpenOffice is not a small download. Offer it as an option but don't expect me to want it.
Having said that, I would still strongly urge you to give OpenOffice a try. Just on your own terms that is.
I find it obnoxious also. It seems to me like the installation takes much longer than it should, I honestly wonder if they don't pause it just so keep the Open Office ad up longer. It makes me jaded about the software before I even use it. :P
posted-by John | August 21, 2008 4:01 AM
The download does seem to take forever. For some reason my copy seems to take forever just to open when I need to use it. For a free software version, it serves its purpose. I still haven't figured out how to use Draw. I have open office on my laptop still. I stopped using it on my desk top when I got a great deal from Microsoft for the Ultimate 2007.
posted-by LRW | January 10, 2009 10:36 PM