The Document Foundation (TDF) has just announced the third minor release of the LibreOffice 4.0 family line for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux systems, including Ubuntu with signed packages to meet or pass OS X Gatekeeper security without user intervention.
This release fixes more than a hundred bugs across all its product suite from Impress to Writer and Calc. More about the fixes can be found @ https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Releases/4.0.3/RC1
It was also announced that the “the government of Spain’s autonomous region of Extremadura has just begun the switch to free software of desktop PCs and expects the majority of its 40,000 PCs to be migrated by the end of 2013” This will help save around $30 millions a year after the transition.
Below are some of the fixes that were included in this release.
- A fix for Failure to read correct border info from OOXML (2nd edition) XLSX files
- A fix that prevents LibreOffice corrupting XLSX file
- Crash when opening particular RTF document with TABLES has been fixed
- Borders disappear while merging some cells in RTL tables issues has been resolved
- Impress forces excessive Xorg utilization and eventually crashes the window manager
And many others. This brief tutorial is going to show you how to update or upgrade your current version to take advantage of the newest release. For Windows and Mac OS X users, you can easily download and upgrade from the Download Page.
In Ubuntu, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to add its official PPA.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/libreoffice-4-0
Next, run the commands below to update your system and perform the upgrade.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
That’s it!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to upgrade to LibreOffice 4.0.3 on Windows and Mac OS X?
Windows and Mac OS X users can easily download and upgrade to LibreOffice 4.0.3 from the official Download Page.
What are the major fixes included in LibreOffice 4.0.3 release?
The LibreOffice 4.0.3 release includes fixes for over a hundred bugs across all its product suite, such as issues with reading border info from XLSX files and excessive Xorg utilization in Impress.
What is the impact of LibreOffice 4.0.3 update on the government of Spain's Extremadura region?
The government of Spain's Extremadura region expects to save around $30 million a year after migrating the majority of its 40,000 PCs to free software through the LibreOffice 4.0.3 update.
How can Ubuntu users upgrade to LibreOffice 4.0.3?
Ubuntu users can add the official PPA 'ppa:libreoffice/libreoffice-4-0' and then update their system with 'sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade' to upgrade to LibreOffice 4.0.3.
What are the benefits of upgrading to LibreOffice 4.0.3?
Upgrading to LibreOffice 4.0.3 allows users to access the latest fixes for bugs in applications like Impress, Writer, and Calc, ensuring a more stable and improved user experience.
How does LibreOffice 4.0.3 enhance security for Mac OS X users?
LibreOffice 4.0.3 for Mac OS X includes signed packages to meet or pass OS X Gatekeeper security requirements without user intervention, enhancing the overall security of the software.
What steps can users take to prevent LibreOffice from corrupting XLSX files?
Users can ensure that they have upgraded to LibreOffice 4.0.3, which includes a fix for preventing LibreOffice from corrupting XLSX files, specifically for reading border information correctly.
How can users resolve the issue of borders disappearing while merging cells in RTL tables in LibreOffice?
Users can update to LibreOffice 4.0.3, which resolves the issue of borders disappearing while merging cells in right-to-left (RTL) tables, ensuring a more seamless table editing experience.
