I actually agree with that. It makes sense and will mean more people
will become aware of both projects which is waht I suppose we really
need/want? 

On Thu, 16 Aug 2012, at 02:34 PM, Tom Davies wrote:
> Hi :)
> I think TDF, just like other companies and organisations, could have more
> than 1 product.  It might be best if they bring their community and
> structures with them and retain a lot of independence and work-flow but
> obviously there might be some things that TDF could offer or would want
> such projects to incorporate.  I had thought such projects might include
> database back-ends, Gnome Office (if that needs a home), Calligra Office
> (although they are probably well organised already).  
> 
> Probably it's all been discussed on the discussion's list here but this
> is an exciting time for TDF and there are a lot of opportunities for
> planning road-maps into the future.  
> Regards from
> Tom :)  
> 
> 
> --- On Tue, 14/8/12, Marc Grober <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> From: Marc Grober <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Zotero Integration with LO [Proposition
> / Feature Request?]
> To: 
> Cc: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
> Date: Tuesday, 14 August, 2012, 19:16
> 
> See zotero.org 
> You will find a few videos
> It is what you might think of as a bibliographic tool. I recommend it to
> all my students (along with FF and LO.) It also provides for sharing of
> collaborati libraries. I would have to suggest that the zotero community
> might appear to be less prone to spatting and more cohesive, and that
> would be my only heartburn in a closer relationship..... 
> 
> 
> 
> On Aug 14, 2012, at 5:20 AM, anne-ology <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> >       Could you please explain what is Zotero?
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 12:52 AM, Anthony Easthope 
> > <[email protected]>wrote:
> > 
> > Hi Guys
> >> 
> >> I have a proposition for you all and am not sure if you would class it as
> >> a feature request or a partnership suggestion.
> >> 
> >> My idea is as follows:  The Document Foundation partners up with Roy
> >> Rosenzwieg Center for History and New Media and work together on making The
> >> Zotero project an integral part of the LibreOffice frame work.
> >> 
> >> I have the feeling that I might be treading on thin ground here but I will
> >> outline my reasons as to why this could work below
> >> 
> >>  * Libreoffice is perfect for use within university's / schools as it can
> >> be easily distributed thanks to the GNU license the same goes
> >>    for Zotero
> >>  * The use of Zotero could replace the inbuilt Bibliography & referencing
> >> tool as the current one is quite bewildering to use for
> >>    many people
> >>  * Zotero has a nice GUI and can work in with Firefox via an extension
> >> which is also open source so at the same time we are not just
> >>    supporting one open-source initiative but three!
> >>  * Zotero is open to suggestions and it appears to other projects as well
> >>  * Increased awareness of The Document Foundation program via Zotero
> >> related media attention (Vice Versa for LO and Zotero)
> >>  * it would bring a fresh feel to the whole project and could even mean a
> >> new approach and reinvigorate the project
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Let me Know what you think and feel free to shoot me down if you so wish!
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Regards
> >> 
> >> Anthony Easthope
> >> <[email protected]>
> >> 
> > 
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