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chrischen
on Oct 11, 2009
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Users don’t want rich
Ok I didn't know that. So to rephrase my comment: I bet most of those features in MS word can be replaced by it's scripting system.
revorad
on Oct 11, 2009
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Most Word users don't know scripting and have no desire to learn scripting. Or they would be using LaTeX.
chrischen
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Yes, but the community can develop the extensions for various purposes instead of Microsoft developing everything. That's what I meant. Obviously most word users don't know scripting and don't care to learn.
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