Speaker
Description
Join a founder of LibreOffice for an in-depth look at the current state
of open source Office applications on the Linux desktop. This talk will
explore the evolving landscape of productivity tools, comparing
different approaches to native platform integration and the ongoing
challenges of keeping pace with rapidly changing desktop toolkits.
We will examine modern packaging and distribution strategies, including
native packages, Flatpak, and Snap, and discuss the practical
implications for users and administrators. Topics such as font
management, printing, and the balance between online and offline
collaboration will be covered from a real-world deployment perspective.
A key focus of the session is the growing importance of digital
sovereignty. Office suites are not just productivity tools - they are
central to how organizations create, store, and control their data.
Using real migration efforts such as those in Schleswig-Holstein and the
Austrian military, we will explore how public institutions are reducing
dependency on proprietary vendors by adopting open standards like ODF,
and open source solutions. This includes regaining control over document
formats, update cycles, and data flows, as well as the broader
challenges that come with such transitions.
Finally, the talk will showcase recent design improvements and new
features in Collabora Office on the desktop, highlighting how modern
open source solutions continue to evolve to meet both user expectations
and strategic requirements.
Whether you are a developer, system integrator, or FOSS end-user, this
session provides insight into the technical and organizational realities
shaping the future of Office on the Linux desktop.
Author(s) Bio
TBD
| Participation | In-person |
|---|---|
| Track | Main Track |
| Level of Difficulty | Beginner |
