[clug-talk] Query - Reading OOo/SO Files Formats

[Cameron Nikitiuk]

I do hear what you and Kev are saying, but what if you are somewhere where
you cannot download OOo for some reason (not allowed, dialup, etc.)

I am thinking of a quick down and dirty solution that could be easily run
from a USB key from within a windows environment.  Or a smaller download
that is easier for someone to install.  Essentially a miniature office
suite.

> I agree with Kevin. The only reason Microsoft offers readers is
> encourage use
> of their file formats when transfering files. Why would anyone email doc
> files if the user on the other end can't read them? If Word were
> free they
> would need the reader as everyone would just install word.

Doesn't your statement kind of answer the question?  If readers was
available for OOo perhaps the file formats might become more widely
accepted.