[LINK] OpenOffice, Call for Documentation Volunteers

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Apache OpenOffice

www.openoffice.org
TUE FEB 26th, 2013

Call for Documentation Volunteers  

As the Apache OpenOffice project gets closer to our big 4.0 release we're 
ramping up our documentation team.  The goal is to have our new User Guides 
ready for the OpenOffice 4.0 launch.  

If you know something about technical writing, or OpenOffice, or ideally 
both, we'd love your help.  

Of all the opportunities you have to volunteer your time for worthy causes, 
why should you consider volunteering with the OpenOffice documentation 
team?  

A few thoughts on that: 

We're a fun, international group of volunteers, with a range of skills and 
experience, dedicated to free software and spreading the word about 
OpenOffice.

Helping with documentation is a good way to "give back" to the open source 
community, something that can be done without requiring special technical 
skills or large time commitments.

Contributions are needed from volunteers with a range of experience levels 
and interests. From authoring, to editing, technical verification, proof-
reading, graphic design & tooling, we need volunteers in many disciplines.

This is a good way to learn more about technical writing and gain practical 
experience.

OpenOffice is among the most recognized open source brands, up there with 
Linux, Android and Firefox. 

Your contributions to our efforts will potentially be seen by millions.

If you want to learn more, please see our Introduction to Documentation 
page or introduce yourself on our documentation mailing list.

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Apache OpenOffice Description

Compatible with other major office suites, Apache OpenOffice is free to 
download, use, and distribute. 

Download it now, and get:  (http://www.openoffice.org/download)

"Writer" a word processor you can use for anything from writing a quick 
letter to producing an entire book.

"Calc" a powerful spreadsheet with all the tools you need to calculate, 
analyse, and present your data in numerical reports or sizzling graphics.
Impress the fastest, most powerful way to create effective multimedia 
presentations.

"Draw" lets you produce everything from simple diagrams to dynamic 3D 
illustrations.

"Base" lets you manipulate databases seamlessly. Create and modify tables, 
forms, queries, and reports, all from within Apache OpenOffice.

"Math" lets you create mathematical equations with a graphic user interface 
or by directly typing your formulas into the equation editor.


Why Apache OpenOffice?


* Apache OpenOffice is synonymous with quality:

The roots of Apache OpenOffice go back twenty years, creating a mature and 
powerful product

Many millions of users

Independent reviewers around the world have recommended the product

With a fully open development process, Apache OpenOffice has nothing to 
hide - the product stands or falls on its reputation


* Apache OpenOffice is easy to use:

The software looks and feels familiar and is instantly usable by anyone who 
has used a competitive product

It's easy to change to Apache OpenOffice - the software reads all major 
competitors' files

Few language barriers - if it's not yet available in your language, the 
chances are it will be soon

Apache OpenOffice is supported by a global community of friendly 
volunteers, happy to provide assistance to newcomers and advanced users 
alike


* Apache OpenOffice is free software:

You may download Apache OpenOffice completely free of any licence fees

Install it on as many PCs as you like

Use it for any purpose - private, educational, government and public 
administration, commercial...

Pass on copies free of charge to family, friends, students, employees, etc.


* Apache OpenOffice is standards compliant:

Certified by OSI as open-standard compliant, and the first software package 
in the world to use OASIS OpenDocument Format (ISO/IEC 26300) as its native 
file format.

Find out more (http://www.openoffice.org/why/) 
or try it (http://www.openoffice.org/download) today!

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Cheers,
Stephen
 

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