Ubuntu
libreoffice package

  1. Bug #93546
  2. Comment #159

Comment 159 for bug 93546

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Merlinpilot (nigel-talbot) wrote : Re: [upstream] Openoffice.org Address data sources missing

Hello,

This is a rant from a potentially frustrated user of Jaunty 9.04, just installed on an ex WXP desktop following hard drive failure and replacement.

I am simply a user of computers, although don't mind delving a little to make things work. I am trying to give up Microsoft and generally find Ubuntu very good.

Some things are very frustrating though and trying to do something simple like merge addresses into OO (I want to print my Christmas Card Labels) should be straightforward.

I have just spent the best part of two days (fortunately (or unfortunately) I have the time at the moment being off work due to a car accident) to get OO Writer to see the Evolution Address Book. I finally, more by luck than judgement, found openoffice.org-java-common with the package to enable access to the Evolution Address Book - which is not installed automatically.

My question is why not install this package as part of a 9.04 installation so address book access works without the need for excessive user actions?

Also, I would prefer to use Thunderbird, but this appears not easy without spending yet more of my time on this issue.

Can I add to the debate by making a plea to sort out this fundamental issue, which is a real turn-off to using Ubuntu.

This comment is offered in the spirit of constructive criticism, and I apologise for not being able to offer anything to the technical debate.

Merlinpilot