#libreoffice

[the960writers]

Alternatives to google docs

For various reasons, this is now a hot topic. I'm putting my favorites here, please add more in your reblogs. I'm not pointing to Microsoft Word because I hate it.

Local on your computer:

1.

LibreOffice (https://www.libreoffice.org/), Win, Linux, Mac.

Looks like early 2000 Word, works great, imports all formats. Saves in OpenDocumentFormat. Combine with something like Dropbox for Cloud Backup.

2.

FocusWriter (https://gottcode.org/focuswriter/) Win, Linux.

Super customizable to make it look pretty, all toolbars hide to be as non-distracting as possible. Can make typewriter sounds as you type, and you can set daily wordcount goals. Saves in OpenDocumentFormat. Combine with something like Dropbox for Cloud Backup.

3.

Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview) Win, Mac, iOS

The lovechild of so many writers. Too many things to fiddle with for me, but I'm sure someone else can sing its praises. You can put the database folder into a Dropbox folder for cloud saving (but make sure to always close the program before shutting down).

Web-based:

4.

Reedsy bookeditor (https://reedsy.com/write-a-book) Browser based, works on Firefox on Android. Be aware that they also have a TOS that forbids pornography on publicly shared documents.

My current writing program. Just enough features to be helpful, not so many that I start fiddling. Writing is chapter based, exports to docx, epub, pdf. You can share chapters (for beta reading) with other people registered at Reedsy.

5.

Novelpad (https://novelpad.co/) Browser based.

Looks very promising, there's a youtuber with really informative videos about it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHN8TnwjG1g). I wanted to love it, but the editor didn't work on Firefox on my phone. It might now, but I'm reluctant to switch again.

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So, this is my list. Please add more suggestions in reblogs.

[amalgamasreal]

SOURCE

Bit of a long video but worth a watch.

TL;DW though is that hidden in the Terms and Conditions for Google's AI Labs is a nice little poison pill that says they get access to your entire Google Drive if you opt in.

So if you're an author of some type and you keep your unpublished works in your G-Drive that means an AI will get to scrape all of it and by opting in you will have given them permission to it. The content creator goes on to predict that Google is going to let out their own streaming service where the scripts, and potentially the art if it's animated, will be almost or entirely AI generated using that scraped data as a baseline and the authors/artist's who's work was essentially stolen in its most raw form to crib from will have zero way of fighting Google on that in our current legal system.

This is of course right in the middle of the writers and actors strike where we're seeing just what lengths studios will go to in order to screw everyone but themselves.

They go on to recommend that if you keep any creative or personal works on Google Drive that you pull it off as soon as possible and delete your entire Drive. They acknowledge that of course this doesn't mean Google really deleted the data but if you do it before they start compulsory opting everyone in there's a chance your work might get overlooked. They also recommend several free editing programs that aren't run by corporations like Google with LibreOffice (the default office program of most Linux distros) being named.

Finally they go over methods of shaming Google which I feel like you just have to watch for comedies sake so I won't describe them in full.

Now this is from me: I know the majority of people don't have the ability to build and manage a big archive just for themselves, but if you're a creative NOW IS THE TIME to educate yourself on what you can do to protect your works. Cloud storage was always iffy at best, but with AI scraping entering the mix it's now downright malignant. Get a bunch of thumb drives, buy some external hard drives, if you have the money buy a pre-built NAS, and if you really want to get into learn how to build your own NAS. These are the old ways before cloud and they're coming back again, more important than ever.

[errorid-mt7lt7k7unfr9ttfua5]

me when companies try to force you to use their proprietary software

anyway

Layperson resources:

firefox is an open source browser by Mozilla that makes privacy and software independence much easier. it is very easy to transfer all your chrome data to Firefox

ublock origin is The highest quality adblock atm. it is a free browser extension, and though last i checked it is available on Chrome google is trying very hard to crack down on its use

Thunderbird mail is an open source email client also by mozilla and shares many of the same advantages as firefox (it has some other cool features as well)

libreOffice is an open source office suite similar to microsoft office or Google Suite, simple enough

Risky:

VPNs (virtual private networks) essentially do a number of things, but most commonly they are used to prevent people from tracking your IP address. i would suggest doing more research. i use proton vpn, as it has a decent free version, and the paid version is powerful

note: some applications, websites, and other entities do not tolerate the use of VPNs. you may not be able to access certain secure sites while using a VPN, and logging into your personal account with some services while using a vpn *may* get you PERMANENTLY BLACKLISTED from the service on that account, ymmv

IF YOU HAVE A DECENT VPN, ANTIVIRUS, AND ADBLOCK, you can start learning about piracy, though i will not be providing any resources, as Loose Lips Sink Ships. if you want to be very safe, start with streaming sites and never download any files, though you Can learn how to discern between safe, unsafe, and risky content.

note: DO NOT SHARE LINKS TO OR NAMES OF PIRACY SITES IN PUBLIC PLACES, ESPECIALLY SOCAL MEDIA

the only time you should share these things are either in person or in (preferably peer-to-peer encrypted) PRIVATE messages

when pirated media becomes well-known and circulated on the wider, public internet, it gets taken down, because it is illegal to distribute pirated media and software

if you need an antivirus i like bitdefender. it has a free version, and is very good, though if youre using windows, windows defender is also very good and it comes with the OS

Advanced:

linux is great if you REALLY know what you're doing. you have to know a decent amount of computer science and be comfortable using the Terminal/Command Prompt to get/use linux. "Linux" refers to a large array of related open source Operating Systems. do research and pick one that suits your needs. im still experimenting with various dispos, but im leaning towards either Ubuntu Cinnamon or Debian.

[hileynoteson]

writing my coming out letter in libreoffice on my $80 thrift store thinkpad running debian like god intended

[nerianasims]

I'm seeing many posts about how to kludge Google Docs into something workable, and how to stop Google from stealing your content, today.

I have a VERY simple solution. A permanent one. One that will get you a far better writing program that you will not have to fear:

GET LIBRE OFFICE

I think people don't believe that it is actually 100% free, for all of it. But it is. Completely totally utterly free. No ads. Plenty of updates, all free. Plenty of extras, all free. Plenty of customization, all free. No pop-ups asking for donations, though it does ask when you first download, and then you can say "no" and skip happily on to the totally free download for the totally free and entirely trustworthy program.

Here is the link: https://www.libreoffice.org/

Download, install, write, be free.

(Oh, and it's also compatible with Word. The Excel-type program in it is also great btw.)

[the-crooked-library]

started writing star wars fic and immediately found out that LibreOffice recognizes obi-wan as a Real Name, but underlines anakin skywalker as a spelling error. figured it may have been bc the components are Real Words (obi + wan), but no, it recognizes darth vader too?..

not anakin, though. must be an error, that, we've got no record of him, no sir

[okhnid]

worldbuilding is fun

[tehjleck]

Hi! I hate bothering you, but I saw you commented on a post about adobe stuff. I was wondering if you knew where I could download the apps? Thank you if you can help!

No bother at all, you're the first ask I've gotten in a while that wasn't some angry, frothing embarrassment to humanity.

Now, to answer your question... I haven't looked into pirating software for a LONG time. Unless you have a good anti-virus/firewall or a solid VPN, I'd suggest you look into legal options. Here's a graphic that can help to point you in the right directions.

Also... if you're looking to replace Microsoft Office products, I'd suggest LibreOffice. Because if it's good enough for Neil Gaiman, it's good enough for me.

Be safe out there, fellow human

[tansytansy]

i had a moment of yuri clarity

[una-victima-casi-perfecta]

Some templates I made for writing on LibreOffice!!

You can download them here if you want :)

[definitelynotscott]

Actually, no, LibreOffice, I did NOT know that.

*immediately searches Libreoffice master document tutorial*

[thepariahcontinuum]

Do you have a preferred writing app?

I use Libre Office on my computer, I actually don't write on my phone.

[syifaaleida]

More info : s.klas.or.id/louca-regis

[drprawedha]

Sesekali, Ngopi pas weekend. Sambil ikut conference LOUCA23.

Hai..

Setelah lebih kurang 1 semester jadi kontributor di LOUCA23. Akhirnya hari ini 7 Oktober bisa juga ikut acaranya.

Khawatir karena ijin kantor dll, karena load kerjaan lagi gila gilanya sampai akhir oktober ini. dan voila!!!

Pas HARI-H diberi kesempatan ikut join tim panitia.

Besok masih ada hari kedua.

Yang sudah punya ticket lanjut gas, pematerinya ga kalah sangar.

Nb. jangan tanya, kok masih muda muda?

😅

Foto Bareng TIM Paguyuban Linux Solo.

tim ter uwu. kalian the best pokoknya!

Thanks to Tim Kesenian juga yang ku juga ikut bantu bantu dikit. Photoboothnya cakep parah!!!

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Book of LibreOffice

Pingin punya sih, buat dikasih ke perpustakaan sekolah. :>

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Foto foto masih setting di Operator. setelah itu nguber apa apa di acara. Jadi Tim Sukses dah

Beberapa Foto saat One Day Tour bisa di intip disini :

https://www.tumblr.com/drprawedha/730714764948439040/one-day-tour-at-solo-w-speaker-and-organizer?source=share

[jaded-quill]

Tissandier should be up now, but LibreOffice and Chrome both hang when I try to copy-paste soooo...

I need food, and then I'll try to get it to work.

Might be a LibreOffice update? Not sure.

[troublesome-transboy]

Dude LibreOffice is such a godsend. Not just because I hate Google lol, but something about the layout has made me so much more productive?? I've written more since i downloaded Libre a month or so ago than the past few *years* combined. The correction/grammar system seems so much less intrusive, which I appreciate, but that can't be the only reason it's working so well for me. Anyway fuck google switch to Firefox and download LibreOffice they're genuinely so much easier to work with