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Who cares? When did Google offer an non-cloud installable app and changed it to upload to the cloud?

• pjmlp 1y ago
  Because usually everyone that throws stones forgets about their own roofs. I bet all those cool SV people "we're better than Microsoft" aren't using Libre Office on a GNU/Linux system. Maybe it is time for some donations?
  • dijit 1y ago
    There are two choices: Local First stalwart that has some legacy || Cloud first "new kid" but you surrender your files. The issue is, first: they changed the deal. Change by default is bad. People need to learn this because honestly it's an important lesson. Change is inherently bad, so if you're going to change: have a stonking good reason. Second: Now the drawbacks of the second "hip" alternative is included the same drawbacks of the first. So, now, Google Office is a strictly superior offering. Congratulations, I guess? Yes, more people should use libreoffice, but most people are concerned with compatibility, a sunk cost on their office skills and it's pretty bad UX.
  • trelane 1y ago
    This happens so much in the opposite direction. Folks seem to not understand that Microsoft is an ad company.