Activity for May 24

Review - LibreOffice for Windows
3.5.4 RC2 (May 24, 2012)

Good software held back by its reliance on Java Runtime (and a particular version at that).

The best use of development resources would be (IMHO) to replace Java dependency with something like Python or Ruby.

Then it would become 5* in my opinion.

Regards,
Peter
Review - NexusFile
5.3.1.5260 (May 18, 2012)

I have just come across NexusFile (looking for a good two-pane file manager for my "emergency" USB stick). This seems to be a really great file manager. I have been using Xplorer2 for several years (in fact I use the paid version not the free version) and really like it. I am not sure NexusFile wil make me switch but if you are looking for a good two-pane file manager that is FREE then Nexus is a good place to start.

I tend not to give too many 5-star ratings (Xplorer2 and EmEditor being exceptions) so this is a good result from me.

Regards,
Peter

PS: I have installed the portable version on my "emergency" USB stick and I also have a copy of the installer version on the stick in case a friend wants to try it.
Review - Sumatra PDF
2.1 (May 4, 2012)

Just installed version 2.1. It's now an eBook reader (ePUB format has been added to MOBI and of course PDF).

Gosh this is a great piece of software. Keep up the good work.

Peter

PS: I hardly ever rate anything with 5 stars!
Review - Semagsoft Document.Editor
2012.2 (Apr 5, 2012)

Reviewing version

This software looks (at first sight) very interesting. I like "small foot-print" word processors (I currently use Atlantis (http://www.atlantiswordprocessor.com/en/)) and prefer to use HTML as my default document type. However, there are some worrying issues with this software.

Firstly, after agreeing to the ToCs you are presented with the following statement:

"Ad revenue goes to the Document.Editor project owners to help sponsor their efforts."

What does that mean?

Secondly, after downloading to my Windows 7 Home Pro PC it started but then totally died when I tried to open the "Options" menu option.

That was enough, there are plenty of good products out there, if the main menu causes the program to crash then it gets uninstalled.

So I can't actually tell you how this software works as a Lite Word processor because it never worked for me.

A rating of Zero stars is deserved but not possible so reluctantly it gets ONE star.

Regards,
Peter
Review - PopChar
5.3 (Feb 20, 2012)

$44.33< /b> You have to be kidding me!

I wish there was a negative rating value; this is simply highway (or skyway :-( ) robbery.

Regards,
Peter
Comment - Can Sony sell a tablet you'd really want to buy? [poll]
5.3 (Jul 18, 2011 - 12:35 AM)

Why spend your hard-earned funds on the products of a company which cares so little for its customers?

I will NEVER purchase a Sony product again after their hacking experience and their poor response to it.

Regards,
Peter
Comment - Ubuntu 10.04 LTS gives Linux even more mainstream appeal
5.3 (May 3, 2010 - 1:38 AM)

The use of terms such as "Moron" and "Delusion" indicates that you don't actually have anything useful to contribute. So why do you bother?
Comment - Ubuntu 10.04 LTS gives Linux even more mainstream appeal
5.3 (May 1, 2010 - 11:53 PM)

Yet another disappointing Ubuntu release!

All the hype about THE BEST Ubuntu release yet - rubbish. I downloaded it and try to install it on my Toshiba A10 laptop and it fails! Turns out there is a major bug with Intel integrated graphics chipsets.

There is a work-around to at least get the Live CD going but even after the install there are likely to be the same graphics chipset problems. The fix for these is to totally degrade the graphics performance of the PC. And they call this THE BEST Ubuntu release yet! To think I was going to blow away a perfectly good fuctioning Windows XP install! I've got to get over thinking of Linux as a desktop alternative.

Linux has a long long way to go yet to be a serious desktop alternative.

Regards,
Peter
Comment - Should you dump Internet Explorer, NOW?
5.3 (Jan 18, 2010 - 10:00 PM)

PC-Tool said:
"Ya know, do you want to have a go at being "relevant to the topic", or did you just pop in here to give us all a good laugh?"

The second option! Seems to have worked well on you! :-)

You seem to believe that you can be as rude as you like to others but then get all "hurt" and defensive if somebody bites back. I know this is an open forum but these discussions would be much better if folks like you refrained from commenting.
Comment - Should you dump Internet Explorer, NOW?
5.3 (Jan 18, 2010 - 4:21 PM)

Johnnyt39 said:
"recommends using browsers other than Internet Explorer until Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) provides a patch to fix a critical security flaw... Misinformation is a dangerous hobby."

Here! Here! Well said!