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Linux and OpenOffice save Microsoft Presentation

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the now-thats-just-silly dept.

EvilGrinUK writes "A presentation about Shared Source (SSI) by the head of Microsoft Ukraine was almost ruined when the Windows machine (a Tablet PC) linked to the projector developed problems. The solution was to adopt OpenOffice.org 1.1.2 and ALT Linux Compact 2.3, which was already running on the presenter's laptop (an IBM Thinkpad). Here's a picture."

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  1. Re:oh my by Taladar · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You mean embarassing for MS that their file formats are exposed as the incompatible, undocumented shit they are?

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  2. Re:Big deal? by brkello · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Yes, because we all know dealing with drivers in linux is simpler than dealing with drivers in Windows *cough*. One device wasn't acting properly, they used another one. It just shows the maturity of Slashdotters that they find this interesting at all.

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  3. find a new job bro by globaljustin · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Hey man,i couldn't help but be touched by your story.

    If true (and I assume it is) you deserve a big raise, not to a stern talking to for using 'non-approved' software.

    I'm sure you're paid pretty well, but don't you think there's a better place for your talents?

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