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       #20

    FuturDreamz said:
    We know that. But what PART of Base?
    The part that uses SQL relations in a database.

    OOo's java requirements were the same way and now that I've made the switch to Libre I finally went looking for an answer because I also didn't like that "one liner" about java.

    I had a feeling it had to do with SQL, ODBC, and DBMS, but wasn't sure, and why the big secret?
    I found some clues discussing the new release of Libre 4 (sound familiar?) at OS News.

    Specifically, this one mentions Base needs it for JDBC, and this one mentions it's needed as a hook for compatibility primarily with MS Access a MS Office application.

    I could also see it being needed for MS Excel, Project, and maybe Word, any program that has the capability to handle databases.
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       #21

    Wait, so base isn't the alternative to Excel?
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       #22

    FuturDreamz said:
    Wait, so base isn't the alternative to Excel?
    Calc

    Hope this helps :)

    Regards
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       #23

    Lomai said:
    FuturDreamz said:
    Wait, so base isn't the alternative to Excel?
    Calc

    Hope this helps :)

    Regards
    Actually it does.

    having the spreadsheet app not work would suck for most people.
    having the database app not work will suck for far fewer people.
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    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
       #24

    You would be surprised with how many people use databases in everyday life, even yourself.

    Every time you start or reboot you machine you are invoking a database, i.e. Windows Registry.

    First, let's take a look at just what the registry is and what function it provides. In much of Microsoft's documentation, the Microsoft® Windows® Registry is considered a central repository for configuration data. Just what does this mean? Well, I can't think of any better way to put it than by stating that it's simply a database for configuration files. The structure is hierarchical, meaning that configuration data is stored in order—much like a simple outline would be structured. Furthermore, each piece of data is stored in the outline as an order pair—that is, it has an associated name and a value assigned to it. It's very much the way all of your online transactions are conducted. You're assigned an account number (the name), and when you order, you've created a balance (the value).

    Source: Tech Net | The Windows Registry
    There are hints in the OS News thread I linked that the folks at Libre are working on a way to eliminate java completely and I have to agree with mjf about those VBMacros:

    mjf said:
    What do you think about a Visual Basic Macro compatibility workaround? I think the Excel macro issues are a big one for the business user. Get that solved and Office may become a dead duck.
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       #25

    Anak said:
    You would be surprised with how many people use databases in everyday life, even yourself.

    Every time you start or reboot you machine you are invoking a database, i.e. Windows Registry.
    Does LibreOffice use Java to work with the registry?
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    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
       #26

    Not to my knowledge, now, let me ask you a question.

    Where did you ever get the idea that Libre has anything at all to do with the Windows registry?
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  8. whs
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       #27

    COMPUTIAC said:
    Has anyone verified Libreoffice works without Java ?
    Is it worth while to dump OO for it ?
    I run Libre Office in Zorin without Java
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    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
       #28

    whs said:
    COMPUTIAC said:
    Has anyone verified Libreoffice works without Java ?
    Is it worth while to dump OO for it ?
    I run Libre Office in Zorin without Java
    I'm using Writer and Calc now with JRE turned off.

    LibreOffice 4.0 Released-librejavaoff.jpg

    The gui is a little different, but hey, you should be able to ride a bike after a couple of hours, eh?
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    Last edited by COMPUTIAC; 17 Dec 2013 at 15:06.
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