GoKawiilDeveloped by a consortium including Nextcloud, Ionos, and Proton, Euro-Office builds directly on the open-source OnlyOffice codebase. It offers a word processor, spreadsheet editor, presentation tool, and PDF editor, all supporting Microsoft formats (docx, pptx, xlsx) and open standards such as ODF. Its preview version is already available on GitHub,...Read Entire Article
A new OnlyOffice fork is Europe's answer to Microsoft Office
Why This Matters
Euro-Office represents Europe's collaborative effort to create an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office, emphasizing data sovereignty and open standards. Its development by prominent European tech organizations aims to provide a secure, customizable, and interoperable office suite for consumers and businesses alike. This initiative could reduce dependency on proprietary software and foster innovation within the European tech ecosystem.
Key Takeaways
- Euro-Office is an open-source office suite supporting Microsoft and open standards formats.
- Developed by a consortium including Nextcloud, Ionos, and Proton, emphasizing European data sovereignty.
- Available as a preview on GitHub, signaling ongoing development and community involvement.
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