[softwarelist] Re: O-Pro's future

In message <7963f4b64f.chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
          Chris Hughes <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> In message <1fc1ebb64f.alan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>           Dr Alan Leighton <alan.leighton2@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>> In message <4fb6e54836dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>           Dave Symes <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>>> In article <jL1zgras.1214706169.5067210.plattir@xxxxxxx>,
>>>    Ian Platt <plattir@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>>> [Snip]

>>>>>For RiscOS and Windows ... if David does not have the time or
>>>>>inclination to continue development (vs maintenance), would he consider
>>>>>handing on the baton to others? And are there others who would be
>>>>>willing to pick it up?

>>>> I do hope _all_ people who have written stuff for RiscOS will make some
>>>> arrangements for the continued availability of the apps in the future.
>>>> Anyone working as a 1-man operation is, inevitably, endangering their
>>>> work: none of us is getting younger (sadly, and despite SWMBO saying
>>>> I'm childish).

>>>> It would be a great pity if code, background info etc were not at least
>>>> ar hived and available to _someone_ following the inevitable event.

>>>> But in the meantime, wishing everyone a future with longevity health,
>>>> satisfaction, and sufficiency-unto-their-needs.

>>>> Regards
>>>> Ian P.

>>> It seems, from reading the NGs and mailing lists this past year, a lot of
>>> stuff has already been lost, because the owners have moved on, lost the
>>> disks with their work, in some cases couldn't care less.

>>> Eureka the spreadsheet is one classic example of something lost.
>>> And like with OvPro, I would be prepared to subscribe for continuing
>>> updates.

>> Do you know when I asked about OPro updates Dave, 65 responded
>> positively? I would have expected many more.

> Alan, I have been reading the thread on this list and in the CSA
> newsgroups. Please remember only a small proportion of users are on
> the internet or even read the newsgroups, or even know this list
> exists.

> An example is our club, where only 60% of the members actually have an
> internet connection and most of the others either don't want it or
> fear it because of all the scare stories.



> Our club newsletter and indeed much of the Wakefield show material is
> nowadays done on Ovation Pro, it used to all be done in Impression -
> mainly because others on the committee etc had Impression, we now use
> mainly RISC OS OPro and everyone who has not got that gets PDF copies.

> I have just purchased OPro for Windows ready for when I switch OS's.

> Direct PDF export would be useful.

> As to whether I would purchase an update would depend nowadays on what
> the new features were. Direct PDF export similar to EasiWriter, would
> get me upgrading.

> Import/exporting in various formats would be one of the most useful
> features either directly or via applets, thus improving cross platform
> compatibility and flexibility.

Thanks Chris,

For putting me right about this . I had no idea.

Blessings

Alan





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