On Sun, 19 Oct 2014 14:39:51 -0700 Peter <bumpy...@gmail.com> wrote: > Cannot Install OpenOffice v4.1.1 > ================================ > Used your extensive (but not detailed enough for 80 year old > enthusiasts!!) help pages. > > Am using Linux > Am using kubuntu 14.04 (now LTS version) - Desktop version > Terminal: > bumpy@bumpyputer:~$ whereis soffice > soffice: /usr/bin/soffice /usr/bin/X11/soffice > -remove the symlink. > How?? > > Do not have another older version of Open Office > – NO -using Libre Office > Java – The current version is installed > * Linux Kernel version 2.6.18 or higher YES – latest 64-bit > * glibc2 version 2.5 or higher -NO won't install > * gtk version 2.10.4 or higher -NO won't install > * Pentium III or later processor -AMD ATHLON X4 645 Processor > * 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended) - 8 Gig > * Up to 1.55 GB available hard disk space -100 G > * X Server with 1024x768 resolution (higher resolution recommended), > with at least 256 colors > - 1920x1080 > * Window Manager - Linux version > * Gnome 2.16 or higher, with the gail 1.8.6 and the at-spi 1.7 packages, > required for support of assistive technology tools (AT tools). > - Using kubuntu (desktop) > - at-spi 1.7 packages > - NO - selected> libatk (2.10.2-2ubuntu1) … instead > -My adaptor:amd64 > Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 4.4.0 NVIDIA 331.38 > > So far am not impressed with OpenOffice. > Where could I get DETAILED instructions for an 80 year old guy? >
I normally use Xubuntu, where OpenOffice installs without problems. I have a spare computer, being refurbished to give to someone local in need of a computer. I'll install Kubuntu on it later today, then OO and note the process. -- Rory O'Farrell <ofarr...@iol.ie> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.apache.org