Where does Zimbra want to go with docs?

[krabina]

Hi,

I just tested the new docs features in Zimbra 6.0.2 (notes, spreadsheets, slides). Though it's "nice", I wonder where Zimbra wants to go from here?

The minimum feature I would request would be some export formats (to be able to import them in openoffice or ms office).

But even then. How useful is a slides app where you cannot even change the sequence of the slides? Of course you could add this in future, but how much effort would you put in to keep up with a "real" presentation application? (same with spreadsheets and docs)

Wouldn't it make more sense to use OpenOffice for realising someting like that (have no clue if that would work technically, though).

Please share your thoughts on this.

-Bernhard

[nrc]

Obviously with Google Apps and now MS Office going online there's someone out there who wants their apps online. I suppose Zimbra wants to make sure they're not locked out of the market for users who want a full office suite online so they have to start somewhere.

But I agree that many of the apps in Zimbra are rudimentary and awkward enough that I can't imagine that they're useful for more than a small fraction of the user-base at this stage. It's kind of a shame seeing the effort going into them when there's so much work yet to be done on email features.

[schogge]

Where does Zimbra want to go with docs?

This is exactly the question I wanted to ask.

But I agree that many of the apps in Zimbra are rudimentary

I agree, too.

For me as an ISP looking for a high-end e-mail and collaboration solution for my customers (businesses only) this feature is very important. Google, Microsoft and now even Oracle (Oracle Cloud Office Preview at Oracle OpenWorld 2010 (The Oracle Office Blog)) seem to be willing to offer full featured office suites.

It would be very interesting to know if Zimbra wants to be a real player in that market.

Thanks
schogge

[krabina]

I think Zimbra should support the Document Foundation Welcome to The Document Foundation! - The Document Foundation and use libre office for this functionality. plus zimbra could improve integration with desktiop installs of libre office

[phoenix]

Originally Posted by krabina

I think Zimbra should support the Document Foundation Welcome to The Document Foundation! - The Document Foundation and use libre office for this functionality. plus zimbra could improve integration with desktiop installs of libre office

Then why don't you file an RFE in bugzilla? That would be the best place to catch the developers attention not the forums.