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If you are using LibreOffice, you need to update it once again. LibreOffice has released the latest version 6.2.6/6.3.0 of its open-source office software to address three new vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to bypass patches for two previously addressed vulnerabilities. LibreOffice is one of the most popular and open source alternatives to Microsoft Office […]
LibreOffice is a free use and open source office software package that has a relatively large number of users. Recently, web application security specialists reported a flaw that could compromise the integrity of a system by simply opening a malicious file. According to reports, this condition exists due to a code execution vulnerability that, if […]
Are you using LibreOffice? You should be extra careful about what document files you open using the LibreOffice software over the next few days. That’s because LibreOffice contains a severe unpatched code execution vulnerability that could sneak malware into your system as soon as you open a maliciously-crafted document file. LibreOffice is one of the […]
With more and more Linux distros shifting to the only 64-bit release model, it makes sense for the major Linux software makers to follow the trend. The latest major player to drop the support for 32-bit Linux desktops is none other than LibreOffice, the popular open source alternative to MS Office. Ahead of the upcoming […]
Linux Lite 4.4, the latest version of Linux Lite, has been officially released and is now available for download and installation. As we know, Linux Lite is a lightweight Linux replacement that’s so easy to use that even beginners can handle it easily. Now, the developers of Linux Lite have come up with the latest […]
The Document Foundation has released the latest version of its popular open source office suite in the form of LibreOffice 6.2; it brings some major improvements over its predecessor. One of the most notable features of LibreOffice 6.2 is the new “tabbed” user-interface, dubbed NotebookBar, which was in an experimental phase for quite some time. […]
After waiting for almost half a year, The Document Foundation has finally pushed the first point release for LibreOffice 6. The latest update LibreOffice 6.1 is important in the sense it packs a plethora of big features. The update brings performance improvement when loading proprietary Microsoft formats. It has a new graphics manager and an […]
Whenever we talk about Microsoft Office alternatives, LibreOffice manages to come up quite a lot in the conversation. The Document Foundation has been working continuously to improve the overall experience of using this free and open source office suite. The latest LibreOffice 6.0 release is no exception. As expected, LibreOffice cross-platform release is available for […]
Long ago, Munich became a darling in the open source world when it decided to use Linux and LibreOffice as a replacement for Microsoft’s closed source Windows operating system and MS Office suite. Back then, Munich decided that it was the best step for the city. After nine years, Munich’s administration has decided to take […]
Short Bytes: Back in February, Munich general council backed a proposal to look into the cost and possibility of building a Windows 10 client. Munich’s IT services provider chief has said that the political decision to ditch Linux and adopt Windows operating system isn’t backed by some compelling technical reason. He added that all the problems […]
Short Bytes: The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 5.3. Calling it one of the biggest releases so far, Foundation has labeled this release as a big step forward. LibreOffice 5.3 ships with Microsoft Office-like Ribbon UI called MUFFIN. You can download the suite for Windows, Linux, and Windows. This release also marks the first source release of […]
Short Bytes: Apache OpenOffice, the open source office suite, is considering retirement. An email by the VP of OpenOffice has thrown light on the possible retirement of the office suite in the coming future. The project has not been able to push regular updates due to lack of volunteer developers, who have shifted to LibreOffice. One […]
Short Bytes: LibreOffice 5.2 has just been released by The Document Foundation. This version has been in development for the past 4 months, during which the development team and volunteers implemented dozens of new features, GUI improvements, and fixed bugs. Now, this user-friendly software suite is available for download for Linux, Windows, and Mac users. The Document […]
Short Bytes: As a result of last year’s announcement that Italian Ministry of Defence will ditch Microsoft’s Office suite and adopt open source LibreOffice, a saving of up to 29 million is expected over the next few years. This migration is done under a project dubbed LibreDifesa that has brought LibreOffice to about 5,000 workstations. […]