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LibreOffice 25.8: A Strategic Asset for Digital Sovereignty

2025-08-27

Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and data localization laws, LibreOffice 25.8 emerges as a strategic choice for organizations prioritizing digital sovereignty and privacy. This fully open-source, locally-run productivity suite offers complete control over software, data, and infrastructure. Key features include zero telemetry, full offline functionality, and OpenPGP encryption. Its compatibility with Microsoft Office formats and integration with platforms like Nextcloud ensure smooth transitions and collaboration. Adopted by governments and institutions in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, LibreOffice empowers organizations to reduce IT costs, enhance data security, and minimize reliance on foreign vendors.

(blog.documentfoundation.org)

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Microsoft Office's XML Lock-in: A Technological Trap

2025-07-19

This article exposes how Microsoft's intentionally complex XML schema in its Office document format serves as a user lock-in strategy. By designing an overly complex XML schema, Microsoft makes it difficult for competitors to develop compatible software, creating a technological monopoly. This forces users into the Microsoft ecosystem, accepting their pricing and services. The analogy used is a railway system with open tracks but a complex control system only controlled by one manufacturer, dominating rail transport. The author urges users to be wary of technological monopolies and to choose simple, clear XML systems to avoid being trapped by complexity.

(blog.documentfoundation.org)

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The End of Windows 10: Embrace the Freedom of Linux + LibreOffice

2025-06-16

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, forcing users to upgrade to Windows 11 or seek alternatives. This article advocates for Linux and LibreOffice as a superior alternative, offering a free, open-source, privacy-focused, and future-proof option. Windows 11 increases dependence on Microsoft's cloud services, raising costs and reducing user control. Linux + LibreOffice provides greater stability, security, compatibility with older hardware, and the open-source nature ensures long-term data security and user control. The article also provides migration steps, encouraging users to act early and embrace digital freedom.

(blog.documentfoundation.org)

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LibreOffice Downloads Surpass 400 Million: A Desktop Office Suite's Comeback Story

2025-01-30

The LibreOffice download histogram tells a compelling story. From 2011 to 2014, despite fierce competition, downloads rapidly reached 30 million. A period of stagnation followed as desktop office suites seemed destined for obsolescence. However, a resurgence occurred as users recognized the enduring value of desktop suites alongside cloud options. In 2019, attacks on the download counter caused a temporary spike, but the growth continued. By 2024, LibreOffice surpassed 35 million downloads, accumulating over 400 million since 2011. This success is a testament to the developers, contributors, and users who have supported the project.

(blog.documentfoundation.org)

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