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- 07-18-2008, 08:58 AM #14phunGuest
Glide Mobile adds Microsoft Word support to the iPhone
Friday, September 14th, 2007 at 1:35 am under iPhone, Services,
Applications
Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
Well, now thanks to Glide Mobile — which previously brought Windows
Media support to the iPhone — users of the Apple's handset can now
edit, format and share their Microsoft Word documents!
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- 07-18-2008, 09:13 AM #2SMSGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
4phun wrote:
> Glide Mobile adds Microsoft Word support to the iPhone
>
> Friday, September 14th, 2007 at 1:35 am under iPhone, Services,
> Applications
>
> Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
>
> Well, now thanks to Glide Mobile — which previously brought Windows
> Media support to the iPhone — users of the Apple's handset can now
> edit, format and share their Microsoft Word documents!
LOL, no, that's not what Glide Mobile does. You're editing a document
on-line and then downloading it to your phone. There's no native
editing, though one software company, Mariner has said that something
close is coming.
- 07-18-2008, 10:41 AM #34phunGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
On Jul 18, 11:13*am, SMS <[email protected]> wrote:
> 4phun wrote:
> > Glide Mobile adds Microsoft Word support to the iPhone
>
> > Friday, September 14th, 2007 at 1:35 am under iPhone, Services,
> > Applications
>
> > Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
>
> > Well, now thanks to Glide Mobile — which previously brought Windows
> > Media support to the iPhone — users of the Apple's handset can now
> > edit, format and share their Microsoft Word documents!
>
> LOL, no, that's not what Glide Mobile does. You're editing a document
> on-line and then downloading it to your phone. There's no native
> editing, though one software company, Mariner has said that something
> close is coming.
If you are collabrating on the same document in real time then this is
an excellent solution complete with all the normal Word bells and
whistles. Plus you can use the iPhone speaker phone function to speak
to multiple parties who are working with you at the same time.
- 07-18-2008, 10:59 AM #4Todd AllcockGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
"4phun" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:e28e992b-793a-48b3-b651-8a5b29fda71b@w39g2000prb.googlegroups.com...
> Glide Mobile adds Microsoft Word support to the iPhone
>
> Friday, September 14th, 2007 at 1:35 am under iPhone, Services,
> Applications
>
> Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
>
> Well, now thanks to Glide Mobile — which previously brought Windows
> Media support to the iPhone — users of the Apple's handset can now
> edit, format and share their Microsoft Word documents!
While useful, this is still a web app- meaning you have to have connectivity
via cellular or WiFi to access and edit the documents, like with Google Docs
or Live Office. Good luck catching up with the office on the airplane!
;-)
- 07-18-2008, 01:12 PM #5SMSGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
4phun wrote:
> On Jul 18, 11:13 am, SMS <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 4phun wrote:
>>> Glide Mobile adds Microsoft Word support to the iPhone
>>> Friday, September 14th, 2007 at 1:35 am under iPhone, Services,
>>> Applications
>>> Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
>>> Well, now thanks to Glide Mobile — which previously brought Windows
>>> Media support to the iPhone — users of the Apple's handset can now
>>> edit, format and share their Microsoft Word documents!
>> LOL, no, that's not what Glide Mobile does. You're editing a document
>> on-line and then downloading it to your phone. There's no native
>> editing, though one software company, Mariner has said that something
>> close is coming.
>
> If you are collabrating on the same document in real time then this is
> an excellent solution complete with all the normal Word bells and
> whistles. Plus you can use the iPhone speaker phone function to speak
> to multiple parties who are working with you at the same time.
Right, but it doesn't work when you have no connectivity, which
unfortunately is the the time you're most likely to be needing to edit a
document, i.e. on an airplane. But don't worry, there is supposed to be
a solution coming, at least for spreadsheets.
See
"http://www.macresearch.org/mariner-promises-spreadsheet-software-iphone"
Someone else will probably come out with a word processor, though thhe
lack copy, cut and paste capabilities will have to be overcome.
The iPhone is still a long way from catching up with WinMo phones in
terms of applications, but since it was never designed as a SmartPhone,
it's understandable. For those that want to edit documents such as
spreadsheets, and text files, the iPhone isn't a good choice.
- 07-18-2008, 07:01 PM #6LarryGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
4phun <[email protected]> wrote in news:e28e992b-793a-48b3-b651-
[email protected]:
> Glide Mobile adds Microsoft Word support to the iPhone
>
> Friday, September 14th, 2007 at 1:35 am under iPhone, Services,
> Applications
>
> Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
>
> Well, now thanks to Glide Mobile — which previously brought Windows
> Media support to the iPhone — users of the Apple's handset can now
> edit, format and share their Microsoft Word documents!
>
Once again, please post the URLs for everyone to peruse these news posts
and form their own opinion, not just make blank announcements as if you're
the company mouthpiece for the various companies involved. There must be
some URLs you can post for us to read.
Thank you for posting them!
- 07-18-2008, 07:24 PM #7LarryGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
SMS <[email protected]> wrote in news:sV5gk.6928$vn7.3379
@flpi147.ffdc.sbc.com:
> http://www.macresearch.org/mariner-p...oftware-iphone
Steve, have you ever run Gnumeric on the mac?
http://gnumeric.darwinports.com/
Very complex open source spreadsheet app from hundreds of coders.
Fantastic piece of work.
http://www.gnome.org/projects/gnumeric/
Gnome Office also includes Abiword:
http://www.abisource.com/
but I don't see an OSX version of it:
http://www.abisource.com/download/
Both of these are ported to the Nokia Linux tablets. Creating documents
and distributing them with Abiword is fully supported, especially when
you're using a real keyboard like the external BT or by plugging in any PC
USB keyboard, now, with our new capability of making the USB port on the
tablet capable of Host mode. Walmart sells this tiny laptop 4-port USB hub
the tablet seems capable of powering easily. I replaced the A connector on
it with a camera connector so I don't need gender changers to use it in
host mode....works slick...Hard drives must be self-powered as there's not
THAT much power available...(c; With a full keyboard, you look a little
funny running from remote locations with the tablet leaning up against
it...(c;
"Where's the computer?", they always ask....
"Back left pocket by my wallet....", I tell them.
- 07-18-2008, 07:26 PM #8LarryGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
SMS <[email protected]> wrote in news:sV5gk.6928$vn7.3379
@flpi147.ffdc.sbc.com:
> http://www.macresearch.org/mariner-p...oftware-iphone
Oops! Here's the OSX Abiword files tarball....
http://www.abisource.com/downloads/a...AbiWord-2.4.5-
10.2.dmg.gz
- 07-18-2008, 07:30 PM #9LarryGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
"Todd Allcock" <[email protected]> wrote in news:g5qi6n$tlv$1
@aioe.org:
> Good luck catching up with the office on the airplane!
I think other factors are going to solve this problem, which has nothing to
do with this web app. On the radio tonight one of the major airlines was
telling them they are going to cancel about 2250 flights, entirely, and
jack up prices on those that are left, trying to cover their
fuel/maintenance losses. I know Delta uses about 10,000,000,000 gallons of
JPx per year. My calculators don't go high enough to multiply that by the
JP fuel prices....(c;
Of course, what needs to be done to save the oil that's left is GROUND ALL
PLANES and BRING THE TROOPS HOME. The air will be cleansed in a week and
BLUE SKY will cover the planet, once again!
Business will get over not having flying junkets disguised as business
meetings. That's what phones are for.
- 07-19-2008, 07:12 PM #10OxfordGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
"Todd Allcock" <[email protected]> wrote:
> While useful, this is still a web app- meaning you have to have connectivity
> via cellular or WiFi to access and edit the documents, like with Google Docs
> or Live Office. Good luck catching up with the office on the airplane!
> ;-)
yes, but most intelligent people have a normal macbook air for that.
- 07-19-2008, 10:07 PM #11Todd AllcockGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
At 19 Jul 2008 19:12:17 -0600 Oxford wrote:
> "Todd Allcock" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > While useful, this is still a web app- meaning you have to have
connectivity
> > via cellular or WiFi to access and edit the documents, like with Google
Docs
> > or Live Office. Good luck catching up with the office on the airplane!
> > ;-)
>
> yes, but most intelligent people have a normal macbook air for that.
Which, in a nutshell, explains why, despite your insistence, the iPhone
ISN'T the "most technologically advanced phone" on the planet.
Many other phones have the ability to substitute for a laptop. That's a
feature I look for in a smartphone.
- 07-19-2008, 11:04 PM #12David FriedmanGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
In article <[email protected]>,
Todd Allcock <[email protected]> wrote:
> At 19 Jul 2008 19:12:17 -0600 Oxford wrote:
> > "Todd Allcock" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > > While useful, this is still a web app- meaning you have to have
> connectivity
> > > via cellular or WiFi to access and edit the documents, like with Google
> Docs
> > > or Live Office. Good luck catching up with the office on the airplane!
> > > ;-)
> >
> > yes, but most intelligent people have a normal macbook air for that.
>
> Which, in a nutshell, explains why, despite your insistence, the iPhone
> ISN'T the "most technologically advanced phone" on the planet.
>
> Many other phones have the ability to substitute for a laptop. That's a
> feature I look for in a smartphone.
And to link to a bluetooth keyboard. And to function as wireless modems.
And, some of them, to function as a WiFi router while functioning as a
wireless (3G) modem.
But almost none of them do those things and have a QWERTY keyboard and
have a VGA or better screen that's over 3" in diagonal--the combination
of features I've been looking for. Perhaps the android phone will. I
can't see trading in my Nokia 9300 for something with a smaller screen
and a worse keyboard, even if it is 3G and WiFi (unlike mine).
I think the only exception is the HTC shift in its various
incarnations--and it has an odd form factor as well as being awfully big.
If anyone knows of something that meets my requirements ... .
--
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Author of _Harald_, a fantasy without magic.
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- 07-20-2008, 12:23 AM #13Todd AllcockGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
At 19 Jul 2008 22:04:55 -0700 David Friedman wrote:
> And to link to a bluetooth keyboard. And to function as wireless modems.
> And, some of them, to function as a WiFi router while functioning as a
> wireless (3G) modem.
>
> But almost none of them do those things and have a QWERTY keyboard and
> have a VGA or better screen that's over 3" in diagonal--the combination
> of features I've been looking for. Perhaps the android phone will. I
> can't see trading in my Nokia 9300 for something with a smaller screen
> and a worse keyboard, even if it is 3G and WiFi (unlike mine).
>
> I think the only exception is the HTC shift in its various
> incarnations--and it has an odd form factor as well as being awfully big.
>
> If anyone knows of something that meets my requirements ... .
The upcoming (September?) Sony Xperia X1 should fit the bill, or come close-
3" 800x480 touchscreen, slide-out QWERTY, 3G, BT, WiFi, FM radio, WinMo
6.1 and a cute "tile" (iPhone icons meet Vista thumbnails) interface.
- 07-20-2008, 12:36 AM #14Beer Drinking DogGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
David Friedman wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Todd Allcock <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> At 19 Jul 2008 19:12:17 -0600 Oxford wrote:
>>> "Todd Allcock" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> While useful, this is still a web app- meaning you have to have
>> connectivity
>>>> via cellular or WiFi to access and edit the documents, like with Google
>> Docs
>>>> or Live Office. Good luck catching up with the office on the airplane!
>>>> ;-)
>>> yes, but most intelligent people have a normal macbook air for that.
>> Which, in a nutshell, explains why, despite your insistence, the iPhone
>> ISN'T the "most technologically advanced phone" on the planet.
>>
>> Many other phones have the ability to substitute for a laptop. That's a
>> feature I look for in a smartphone.
>
> And to link to a bluetooth keyboard. And to function as wireless modems.
> And, some of them, to function as a WiFi router while functioning as a
> wireless (3G) modem.
>
> But almost none of them do those things and have a QWERTY keyboard and
> have a VGA or better screen that's over 3" in diagonal--the combination
> of features I've been looking for. Perhaps the android phone will. I
> can't see trading in my Nokia 9300 for something with a smaller screen
> and a worse keyboard, even if it is 3G and WiFi (unlike mine).
>
> I think the only exception is the HTC shift in its various
> incarnations--and it has an odd form factor as well as being awfully big.
>
> If anyone knows of something that meets my requirements ... .
Maybe one of those sci-fi tricorder thingies from Star Trek?
Looks like you have a business opportunity. Start your own business and
create the gadget you want.
- 07-21-2008, 08:39 PM #15LarryGuest
Re: Who says iPhone can only view Word documents?
Beer Drinking Dog <[email protected]> wrote in news:P1Bgk.2887$8R1.166
@newsfe03.iad:
> Maybe one of those sci-fi tricorder thingies from Star Trek?
>
> Looks like you have a business opportunity. Start your own business and
> create the gadget you want.
>
>
I discovered a little MP3 file that is the noise the communicator makes
when they opened it. I substituted it for the sound effect Skype makes
when it first boots up....on the Nokia N800 Linux Tablet. It repeats when
you click to make any of the various calls out....
All in good fun....(c;
Root access is a dangerous thing....
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