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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tariq Rashid <tariq.rashi...@gmail.com> Date: Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM Subject: openoffice To: <apa...@apache.org> Hi I notice that OpenOffice is available for download with a 1-year old unpatched vulnerability. Many consider it irresponsible that openoffice is still promoted for download and use because 1. security vulnerabilities are left unpatched compared to other similar open source projects like Libroffice 2. functionality is falling behind, and this risks giving users a bad experience, hurting the overall aim of the wider open source movement The Apache Foundartion itself has flagged security concerns about OpenOffice: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_OpenOffice#Security The vast majority of people don't know libreoffice/openoffice exists. A very very tiny minority know the difference between libreoffice and openoffice. Sadly more recognise openoffice due to the longer existence of the name and this can lead to then downloading openoffice. I urge you to either 1. Stop providing openoffice executables, or 2. Provide HUGE warning about the risks, and provide links to Libroffice. We are believers in choice and diversity, and this is why openoffice should always remain available as source code. This is distinct from wanting to maximise responsible and safe use of open source. Tariq Rashid Cornwall Uk Brian Proffitt VP, Marketing & Publicity VP, Conferences
