LibreOffice uses a time-based release schedule, to produce the best quality free software. A time based release is one that does not wait for either features or bug fixes but is based (as much as possible) on time. This enforces discipline in introducing fixes, gives predictability, and allows more regular releasing. In addition, synchronizing a time-based release schedule with the wider free software ecosystem also offers huge advantages, by getting new features out to users as quickly as possible with a minimum of distribution cycle lag.…

Information on the ODF standard and how to move your organization to ODF-compliant document solutions

The document has been forked in a textual format (Pandoc’s Markdown) by Paolo Dongilli, to keep track of versions and changes, correct typos, add new content and easily fork it for localization purposes. It is available on GitHub: https://github.com/paolodongilli/ODF-Guidance.

This guidance gives general information on the standard, as well as more detailed information for chief technology officers and government procurement officers.…

The Document Foundation issues a press release in English – and in other languages, according to the availability of volunteer translators – for major and minor software releases, and for other significant announcements such as new Advisory Board members. Press releases are key to get media coverage, and have been instrumental for the growth of LibreOffice awareness around the world (although we have had to overtake the brand awareness of another product).…