ODF Datatype?

[slaapliedje]

I've been searching here and there for it, but I can't seem to locate an Open Document Format Datatype.  This would be the format that OpenOffice/LibreOffice uses for it's documents.

Datatypes are one of the coolest things about the newer versions of AmigaOS, but I'm not sure what exactly would be involved with creating an ODF for it.  I haven't even been able to find someone asking the question.  I would love for any word processor that utilizes datatypes to be able to support opening and saving of ODF.

slaapliedje

[slaapliedje]

Ah, that all makes sense.  It's a shame that more programs didn't fully utilize the datatypes.  But then I guess that brings up the question of, is there any word processor for the Amiga Classics that support ODF?  I tend to think ODF is the future, and it'd be fantastic if even our beloved Classic Amigas could be used for modern day writing / word processing.

slaapliedje

[slaapliedje]

You can. You can use your Amiga to write anything you want :p  As far as program compatibility goes, try to find a format that's  supported by Open Office and Amiga software. Of course, you probably did  that already, right?

Of course I can, I can even print it out since I have a JetDirect capable printer.  I need to look more into what word processors are available for the Amiga.  Was even considering learning C so I could port Abiword.  Of course it'd be easier if the Amiga had a port of GTK+ or a way to easily port GTK+ software to MUI, which I think would be the correct way to go.

Unfortunately I have too many other things I'm trying to work on right now.  But it'd be pretty awesome to have a new word processor that supports all the formats for the Amiga.  I know they are working on porting LibreOffice to Amiga 4.x, but it's a huge behomoth and would never be able to run on Amiga 3.x, unless you had oodles of RAM.

Thanks for all the input.

slaapliedje

[slaapliedje]

I actually think I just found that work!  http://sourceforge.net/projects/gtk-mui/

I'll have to check it out and see where I can go with it.

Also http://aminet.net/package/dev/lib/libgtk-mui.src

slaapliedje