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Author: kschenk
Date: Wed Apr 11 22:48:43 2012
New Revision: 1325051
URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?rev=1325051&view=rev
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kls -- updating installation instructions for 3.4
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- copied, changed from r1310120, incubator/ooo/ooo-site/trunk/content/download/common/instructions.html
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--- incubator/ooo/ooo-site/trunk/content/download/common/instructions.html (original)
+++ incubator/ooo/ooo-site/trunk/content/download/common/instructions_3.4.html Wed Apr 11 22:48:43 2012
@@ -2,21 +2,25 @@
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">
- <title>Instructions for Downloading and Installing OpenOffice.org 3.x</title>
+ <title>Instructions for Downloading and Installing Apache OpenOffice 3.4</title>
</head>
<body>
-<h2>Instructions for Downloading and Installing OpenOffice.org 3.x</h2>
-<p>Last updated: 2010-11-02</p>
+<h2>Instructions for Downloading and Installing <br />
+Apache OpenOffice.org 3.4</h2>
+<p>Last updated: 2012-04-11</p>
-<p>A more extensive <b>Installation Guide</b> is available in
+<p>A more extensive, though older, <b>Installation Guide</b> is available in
<a href="http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/w/images/7/7e/Installation_Guide_OOo3.pdf">PDF</a>
and <a href="http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/w/images/6/63/Installation_Guide_OOo3.odt">ODT</a>
formats from the
<a href="http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation">
OpenOffice.org Documentation Project</a>.</p>
+<em>Please note: With this new 3.4 release, a JRE (Jave Runtime Environment) is no longer packaged with OpenOffice. However,
+you may still need a JRE for full functionality of AOO 3.4. (See <a href="java.html">Java and OpenOffice.org</a>).
+Please ensure that your system has at least Java 1.6 installed for full functionality.</em>
<ul>
<li><a href="#win">Windows</a>
<ul>
@@ -28,19 +32,19 @@ OpenOffice.org Documentation Project</a>
<li><a href="#other_linux">Packages for Linux Distributions</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
- <li><a href="#apple">Apple</a></li>
+ <li><a href="#apple">Apple Macintosh</a></li>
</ul>
<hr/>
-<h2>Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista Quick-Start Guide for OpenOffice.org 3.0
+<h2>Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista Quick-Start Guide for Apache OpenOffice 3.4
<a name="win"></a></h2>
-<p>Welcome to OpenOffice.org's Quick-Start Guide for Windows
+<p>Welcome to Apache OpenOffice Quick-Start Guide for Windows
environments. Below you will find step-by-step instructions to download
-and install OpenOffice.org version 3.0 on your system. You may want to
+and install Apache OpenOffice version 3.4 on your system. You may want to
print this instruction sheet for reference before beginning to download
-and install OpenOffice.org.</p>
+and install Apache OpenOffice.</p>
<p>If you are experienced with the Windows operating system, you can
use the instructions provided in the next section. Otherwise, skip to
<a href="#comprehensive">Comprehensive Installation Instructions</a>
@@ -58,7 +62,7 @@ page.</p>
-->
<h3>Overview of the download and installation procedure</h3>
-<p>To download and install OpenOffice.org 3.0, follow this checklist:</p>
+<p>To download and install Apache OpenOffice 3.4, follow this checklist:</p>
<!--
<p>Be aware: OOo 2.x replaces an earlier 3.0.x installation</p>
@@ -72,33 +76,32 @@ page.</p>
</li>
<li>
Download and install <a href="http://www.java.com/">Java JRE</a> if you
- need the features that are Java dependent. <a href="java.html">
- More information on Java & OpenOffice.org</a>.
+ need the features that are Java dependent.
</li>
<li>
- Download OpenOffice.org 3.0.
+ <a href="www.openoffice.org/downlaod">Download Apache OpenOffice 3.4</a>.
</li>
<li>
Login as administrator (if required).
</li>
<li>
- Unpack and install the downloaded OpenOffice.org 3.0 files.
+ Unpack and install the downloaded Apache OpenOffice 3.4 files.
</li>
<li>
- Run OpenOffice.org 3.0 to ensure that the installation was successful.
+ Run Apache OpenOffice 3.4 to ensure that the installation was successful.
</li>
</ol>
<a name="comprehensive"></a>
<h3>Comprehensive Installation Instructions</h3>
-<p>This section describes in detail how to install OpenOffice.org on
+<p>This section describes in detail how to install Apache OpenOffice on
your computer system.</p>
<p>The first thing you'll want to do is read through these instructions
-completely, and use the <a href="/support">
-OpenOffice.org</a> site to answer any questions you might have. The site
+completely, and use the <a href="http://www.openoffice.org/support">
+Apache OpenOffice</a> site to answer any questions you might have. The site
contains documentation for users of all levels, beginner to advanced;
-a good place to get started for all new users of OpenOffice.org would be
+a good place to get started for all new users of Apache OpenOffice would be
browsing the FAQ.</p>
<b>Note:</b> Log in as an administrator if your computer only allows
people with administrator privileges to install programmes.
@@ -106,7 +109,7 @@ people with administrator privileges to
<h3>Review the System Requirements</h3>
<p>Your computer needs these resources as a minimum to run
-OpenOffice.org 3.0:</p>
+Apache OpenOffice 3.4:</p>
<ul>
<li>
@@ -119,7 +122,7 @@ OpenOffice.org 3.0:</p>
<li>
At least 650 Mbytes available disk space for a default install (including
a JRE) via download. After installation and deletion of temporary
- installation files, OpenOffice.org will use approximately 440 Mbytes disk
+ installation files, Apache OpenOffice will use approximately 440 Mbytes disk
space.
</li>
<li>
@@ -127,17 +130,18 @@ OpenOffice.org 3.0:</p>
</li>
</ul>
+<font color="red">vvvv Beginning of review area...is this still vaild??? vvvv </font>
<a name="download"></a>
-<h3>Download OpenOffice.org 3.0</h3>
+<h3>Download Apache OpenOffice 3.4</h3>
-<p>To download OpenOffice.org from our website, you do not need to login.
+<p>To download Apache OpenOffice from our website, you do not need to login.
Also, it does not cost anything other than what your costs are to connect
to the internet and download a large file.</p>
<p>If your connection is not very fast (and or you are behind a dial up
connection), you might consider a program that enables you to
pause/resume the download. We've listed some popular
<a href="downloadtools.html">download managers here</a>.</p>
-<p>To download the most current version of OpenOffice.org:</p>
+<p>To download the most current version of Apache OpenOffice:</p>
<ol>
<li>
@@ -159,9 +163,9 @@ pause/resume the download. We've listed
contribute to the project and how to locate other resources, and seek
support.
<p>Click the "Continue to Download" button to proceed to download
- OpenOffice.org to your computer. You will be prompted by a dialog window
+ Apache OpenOffice to your computer. You will be prompted by a dialog window
as to where you want to place the download file on your computer. Note
- this down, as you will need to find it later to install OpenOffice.org on
+ this down, as you will need to find it later to install Apache OpenOffice on
your computer.</p>
<p>Note: You may also want to copy the downloaded file to a backup medium
(CD-ROM, ZIP disk, etc.).</p>
@@ -172,19 +176,19 @@ pause/resume the download. We've listed
</li>
</ol>
-<h3>Unpack and install the downloaded OpenOffice.org 3.0 files</h3>
+<h3>Unpack and install the downloaded Apache OpenOffice 3.4 files</h3>
<ol>
<li>
Either using Windows Explorer or Mozilla/Netscape's Download Manager,
- navigate to the OpenOffice.org file you downloaded.
+ navigate to the Apache OpenOffice file you downloaded.
<p>Windows Explorer users will want to find the file and double-click to
launch the unpacking and installation program. Alternately,
Mozilla/Netscape users will want to open the Download Manager, highlight
the file, and click Launch File. In either case, the unpacking program
will start.</p>
<p>The Welcome window is displayed to note that you have downloaded
- OpenOffice.org 3.0. Click Next to continue.</p>
+ Apache OpenOffice 3.4. Click Next to continue.</p>
</li>
<li>
The Select Folder window is displayed. Accept the folder name displayed
@@ -199,9 +203,9 @@ pause/resume the download. We've listed
</li>
<li>
- Once the files are unpacked, the OpenOffice.org 3.0 Installation Wizard
- is displayed. Click Next to continue installing OpenOffice.org 3.0.
- Follow the prompts, and OpenOffice.org will be installed on your system,
+ Once the files are unpacked, the Apache OpenOffice 3.4 Installation Wizard
+ is displayed. Click Next to continue installing Apache OpenOffice 3.4.
+ Follow the prompts, and Apache OpenOffice will be installed on your system,
ready for use.
</li>
<li>
@@ -230,10 +234,10 @@ pause/resume the download. We've listed
<p>The File Type window is displayed.</p><a name="fileassoc"></a>
</li>
<li>
- Select the file types that you wish to open with the OpenOffice.org
+ Select the file types that you wish to open with the Apache OpenOffice
program.
<p>The default configuration is that all the file types are selected.
- This means that the OpenOffice.org programme will start when these file
+ This means that the Apache OpenOffice programme will start when these file
types are opened. De-select (click on the ticks) to view, edit and print
these file types with your existing word processing, spreadsheet or
presentation program.</p>
@@ -248,8 +252,8 @@ pause/resume the download. We've listed
-->
</p>
- <p>You can use file types not associated with OpenOffice.org, by starting
- Openoffice.org then open the file by choosing Open from the File menu.</p>
+ <p>You can use file types not associated with Apache OpenOffice, by starting
+ Apache OpenOffice then open the file by choosing Open from the File menu.</p>
</li>
<li>
Once you have selected the file types click Next.
@@ -266,26 +270,28 @@ pause/resume the download. We've listed
</li>
<li>
<p>If you logged in as administrator, logout. Each user can then invoke
- OpenOffice.org from the program menu which will allow the user to
- configure OpenOffice.org as a workstation copy with no further effort on
+ Apache OpenOffice from the program menu which will allow the user to
+ configure Apache OpenOffice as a workstation copy with no further effort on
the part of the user.</p>
</li>
</ol>
-<h3>Run OpenOffice.org to ensure that the installation was successful</h3>
+<font color="red">^^^^ End of review area.... ^^^^ </font>
-<p>When you first run OpenOffice.org after a successfully installing the
+<h3>Run Apache OpenOffice to ensure that the installation was successful</h3>
+
+<p>When you first run Apache OpenOffice after a successfully installing the
program, you will be prompted to accept the license, enter your user name
and register your copy.</p>
<ol>
<li>
- <p>Login using your user account, and if you installed OpenOffice.org
+ <p>Login using your user account, and if you installed Apache OpenOffice
successfully it will appear on the Programs sub-menu of the Start
menu.</p>
</li>
<li>
- <p>Click on one of the OpenOffice.org components (we recommend Writer).
+ <p>Click on one of the Apache OpenOffice components (we recommend Writer).
The Welcome window is displayed.</p>
</li>
<li>
@@ -310,21 +316,21 @@ and register your copy.</p>
<li>Complete the form and click Next to display the Registration window.
<p>You will need to be connected to the internet if you select "I want to
register now" and click Finish. Your browser will display a welcome
- message on the OpenOffice.org web site and then redirect you to a user
+ message on the Apache OpenOffice web site and then redirect you to a user
survey page.</p>
<p>If you are not connected to the internet, you can choose to register
later.</p>
- <p>Registration of OpenOffice.org and completion of the user survey is
+ <p>Registration of Apache OpenOffice and completion of the user survey is
optional and is not required for you to ensure full use of
- OpenOffice.org.</p>
- <p><b>Note:</b> Registration of the OpenOffice.org programme is completely
- separate to subscribing to various OpenOffice.org mailing lists and
+ Apache OpenOffice.</p>
+ <p><b>Note:</b> Registration of the Apache OpenOffice programme is completely
+ separate to subscribing to various Apache OpenOffice mailing lists and
registering yourself with the www.openoffice.org site to submit bugs,
enhancement requests and contribute to projects.</p>
</li>
</ol>
-<p>You have successfully installed and run OpenOffice.org. You should now
+<p>You have successfully installed and run Apache OpenOffice. You should now
refer to the online help (Choose "OpenOffice.org Help" from the Help menu) or
connect to the internet to obtain support from the
<a href="htp://www.openoffice.org" title="OpenOffice.org Homepage"></a> web
@@ -337,7 +343,7 @@ site by clicking the Support tab availab
<h3>Prerequisites</h3>
<p>If you want Java integration, you want to make sure you have the latest
-JRE installed. It should be at least JRE 1.5. You can find the JRE for Linux
+JRE installed. It should be at least JRE 1.6. You can find the JRE for Linux
at the <a href="http://www.java.com/en/download/linux_manual.jsp"> Java JRE
for Linux</a> download site. Or, you can choose to have the JRE included with
your OpenOffice.org download. Alternatively, a JRE might be included on the
@@ -347,28 +353,32 @@ environment.</p>
<h3>Installation Steps</h3>
<ol>
+<li><b>For this new 3.4 version only, you will need to de-install your older existing version of OpenOffice.</b><br />
+If you do not do this, it is likely you will be able to install version 3.4, but not run it. <br />
+Use your preferred Linux utility for doing this.
+</li>
<li>
Review the
<a href="//dev_docs/source/sys_reqs_30.html">
System Requirements</a>
</li>
+ <li><a href="http://www.openoffice.org/download">Download your favorite Linux version of Apache OpenOffice</a></a></li>
<li>
- Unpack the downloaded image into a directory. For example, currently, the
- following command would unpack into the current directory:
- </li>
- <li>
- <tt>tar xvzf OOo_3.0.0_LinuxIntel_install_xxxxxx.tar.gz</tt><br/>
- This will create a source directory with the OpenOffice.org installation.
- The directory will have a rather long name but be prefixed by "OOO3...".
- </li>
+ Unpack the downloaded image to prepare for installation. <br/>
+ The following command should work: <code>tar -xvzf "linux package name".tar.gz</code> <br/>
+ where "linux package name" is the beginning part of the archive you just downloaded.<br />
+ <br />
+ This will create an installation directory.<br />
+ The name of the installation directory will likely be
+ the langueage abbreviation for the install set, e.g. en-US.
<li>
<tt>su</tt> to root, if necessary, and navigate to OpenOffice.org
- installation directory, the <b>OOO3...</b> source directory.<br/>
- Since the default packaging of OpenOffice.org for Linux is RPM, you will
- likely need to be root to run the rpm command.
+ installation directory (the unpacked archive).<br/>
+ <em>Since the default packaging of OpenOffice.org for Linux is RPM, you will
+ likely need to be root to run the rpm command.</em>
</li>
<li>
- <tt>cd</tt> into the RPMS subdirectory of the source directory.<br/>
+ <tt>cd</tt> into the RPMS subdirectory of the installation directory.<br/>
You should see a lot of rpms here and one sub-directory called
"desktop-integration".
</li>
@@ -382,24 +392,24 @@ environment.</p>
Setup Guide</a>.
</li>
<li>
- Finally, <tt>cd</tt> to <tt>desktop-integration</tt>. Depending on your
- package manager/system, install the appropriate desktop interface.
+ Finally, <tt>cd</tt> to <tt>desktop-integration</tt> in the installation directory.<br />
+ Depending on your package manager/system, install the appropriate desktop interface using RPM.
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Packages for Linux Distributions (Not compiled by OpenOffice.org staff)
<a name="other_linux"></a></h3>
-<p>Many Linux distributions now include a version of OpenOffice.org in their
+<p>Many Linux distributions now include a version of Apache OpenOffice in their
own native package manager format (.rpm, .deb, etc.). These packages have
been built and are supported by the distributions' own teams, not by
-OpenOffice.org. Some distributions have strict policies around licensing,
-which means they have chosen to disable parts of OpenOffice.org which rely
+Apache OpenOffice. Some distributions have strict policies around licensing,
+which means they have chosen to disable parts of Apache OpenOffice which rely
on software which does not meet their criteria (e.g. the Fedora rpms have
-disabled the parts of OpenOffice.org which require Java).</p>
+disabled the parts of Apache OpenOffice which require Java).</p>
<p><b>Note:</b> Please check carefully before using a third-party build that
-it does actually include all the parts of OpenOffice.org that you will
-require. Replacing a 'native' distribution build with the full OpenOffice.org
+it does actually include all the parts of Apache OpenOffice that you will
+require. Replacing a 'native' distribution build with the full Apache OpenOffice
original build can be tricky, but can usually be successfully accomplished by
completely removing the existing 'native' install. </p>
@@ -412,25 +422,13 @@ completely removing the existing 'native
<hr/>
-<h2>Installation instructions for Apple<a name="apple"></a></h2>
+<h2>Installation instructions for Apple Macintosh<a name="apple"></a></h2>
-<p>Apple users, please have a look at these pages:</p>
+<p><a href="http://www.openoffice.org/porting/mac/faq/installing/ooo.html">Installing Apache OpenOffice on Mac OSX</a></p>
+
+See also: <a href="http://www.openoffice.org/porting/mac/">the Mac porting project page</a>
-<ul>
- <li>
- <a href="http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/download/index.html">
- OpenOffice.org for mac (versions)</a>
- </li>
- <li>
- <a href="http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/FAQ_Openoffice.org_and_NeoOffice#Q6:_What_is_this_X11_thing_and_how_do_I_install_it.3F">
- What is this X11 thing...?</a>
- </li>
-</ul>
-<p>A short install instruction for Apple is not available yet. If you have
-written one and think it would suit this page, please let us know at
-<a href="http://website.openoffice.org/servlets/SummarizeList?listName=dev">
-dev@website.openoffice.org</a>. Thanks in advance!</p>
<hr/>