Lotus Notes Hannover (Notes 8) to include Word Processor, Spreadsheet, & Presentation Tool, based on Open Document Format05/16/2006 11:56 AM
Written By : Adam BrownCategory : Collaboration
Location : Office
A huge announcement from Mike Rhodin while demonstrating Notes "Hannover" at DNUG/IBM Lotus Technical Conference keynote- The Notes "Hannover" release will include spreadsheet/presentation/word processing productivity tools supporting the newly ratified Open Document Format . "We are going to provide an open alternative". Here is a screen shot of this in action (More work to be done to UI apparently):
This is pretty exciting stuff. While I am sure they won't have the full functionality of Microsoft Word 2007 etc, I am also sure it will probably suffice for 90% of users. We have had many clients wishing this kind of functionality will be added to Notes so that their users can drop Word etc.
I am a Software Engineer with a passion for collaborative software. There are so many great new tools that allow us to work across boundaries, from any location, in real time or asynchronise.
So I am planning on talking about my experiences in this space, ideas on Collaboration, Software Development, Technology, and other things I am interested in. I welcome your feedback and comments.