Gnumeric

bob2345 · 12. Oct 2009, 04:55 PM

Doesn't install on windows, there is a portable version that seems up to date. I believe it should be taken from the list on the main site because you have to compile it yourself. Unless I'm missing something??? The download link doesn't point to a download.

Anupam · 13. Oct 2009, 11:19 AM

Windows installer seems to be available.

This page has the link for the windows installer :
http://projects.gnome.org/gnumeric/downloads.shtml

Although the download link for windows points to 1.9.12-20090902-debug version. I don't know what the debug version is for.

This link of the win32 directory holds various versions of Gnumeric windows installers :
http://www.gnome.org/~jody/gnumeric/win32/

1.9.3 seems to be stable one as seen from list... not sure though. 1.9.1 stable is available too there.

Another link for download on Softpedia here:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-...or-Win32.shtml

MidnightCowboy · 13. Oct 2009, 12:38 PM

I've noticed on XP at any rate that Gnumeric installs into a different directory so when you come to look for it to make a desktop icon it's not in the usual place. Could this be why some people think it doesn't install in Windows?

bob2345 · 13. Oct 2009, 03:14 PM

I like to download programs from the actual website unless the website points me to repositories such as softpedia/download.com etc.

The link in the article points to a lot of linux releases and what would appear to be an outdated windows release. Gnumeric cannot even provide a download link (I'm assuming you had to do some searching to find the list in the second link) why is it in the article? I mean after searching for ages and finding the list what one do you install?

I tried to suggest a simple encryption utility a while back and got told there might be fears someone would encrypt themselves out of there computer. I take it we like it complicated around here.

Anupam · 13. Oct 2009, 04:52 PM

Well, Gnumeric is recommended on our site, and the author of the article must have found it good enough to be included in the list, that's why it is there.

Outdated or not, the download for windows is there on the download page. But yes, seems like the developers of the software do not give much importance to the windows installer, that's why the download link has not been updated properly.

I did not had to search for the second link. I just saw the download link for the software on download page, and just opened the link of the parent directory containing the software

.

I think if we want more information about Gnumeric, we should contact editor of the article, which is Christoph.

bob2345 · 13. Oct 2009, 08:18 PM

Ok its here because its here, end of.

christoph · 13. Oct 2009, 09:02 PM

Gnumeric is included...

as it is a stand alone spread sheet
indulges with higher precision (statistics, science !!)
indulges with even more functions you don't use
cross platform: I installed and used it on several Windows machines without the slightest problem. I also use it on Linux machines.
It's free software - in my eyes the very best way of engineering software

Also, it is part of the so called "Gnome Office" (AbiWord, Evolution, Gnumeric, Gnome-DB), a term a bit misleading as all these programs are stand alone apps.

There you are, this is the big advantage: if you don't want 200 mb of OpenOffice for use of a spread sheet, simply get Gnumeric from...

...http://projects.gnome.org/gnumeric/downloads.shtml

Anupam · 13. Oct 2009, 09:10 PM

What about the version Christoph?

What is the debug version... which is given in the download link for windows installer of Gnumeric?

After reading about the positive points, I will download Gnumeric. Although, I rarely use spreadsheet, but might be useful, if I need to use one.

chris.p · 15. Nov 2009, 12:46 AM

Well, if the quality is anything to go by, Abiword is excellent. I have no need for Word anymore. It's a bit cheeky the way the GUI is a direct clone of Word, but it sure makes it easy to use

What about that weird debug version then Christoph?

12. Oct 2009, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
bob2345 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 29	Gnumeric Doesn't install on windows, there is a portable version that seems up to date. I believe it should be taken from the list on the main site because you have to compile it yourself. Unless I'm missing something??? The download link doesn't point to a download.

13. Oct 2009, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Anupam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 9,187	Windows installer seems to be available. This page has the link for the windows installer : http://projects.gnome.org/gnumeric/downloads.shtml Although the download link for windows points to 1.9.12-20090902-debug version. I don't know what the debug version is for. This link of the win32 directory holds various versions of Gnumeric windows installers : http://www.gnome.org/~jody/gnumeric/win32/ 1.9.3 seems to be stable one as seen from list... not sure though. 1.9.1 stable is available too there. Another link for download on Softpedia here: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-...or-Win32.shtml __________________ Anupam

13. Oct 2009, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 8,812	I've noticed on XP at any rate that Gnumeric installs into a different directory so when you come to look for it to make a desktop icon it's not in the usual place. Could this be why some people think it doesn't install in Windows? __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

13. Oct 2009, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anupam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 9,187	Well, Gnumeric is recommended on our site, and the author of the article must have found it good enough to be included in the list, that's why it is there. Outdated or not, the download for windows is there on the download page. But yes, seems like the developers of the software do not give much importance to the windows installer, that's why the download link has not been updated properly. I did not had to search for the second link. I just saw the download link for the software on download page, and just opened the link of the parent directory containing the software . I think if we want more information about Gnumeric, we should contact editor of the article, which is Christoph. __________________ Anupam

13. Oct 2009, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
christoph Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Europe, Berlin Posts: 476	Nope: start of Gnumeric is included... as it is a stand alone spread sheet indulges with higher precision (statistics, science !!) indulges with even more functions you don't use cross platform: I installed and used it on several Windows machines without the slightest problem. I also use it on Linux machines. It's free software - in my eyes the very best way of engineering software Also, it is part of the so called "Gnome Office" (AbiWord, Evolution, Gnumeric, Gnome-DB), a term a bit misleading as all these programs are stand alone apps. There you are, this is the big advantage: if you don't want 200 mb of OpenOffice for use of a spread sheet, simply get Gnumeric from... ...http://projects.gnome.org/gnumeric/downloads.shtml __________________ [URL="http://www.beste-freeware.de/kostenlose-programme.html"][SIZE=1]kostenlose programme[/SIZE][/URL] Last edited by christoph; 13. Oct 2009 at 09:05 PM.

13. Oct 2009, 03:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
bob2345 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 29	I like to download programs from the actual website unless the website points me to repositories such as softpedia/download.com etc. The link in the article points to a lot of linux releases and what would appear to be an outdated windows release. Gnumeric cannot even provide a download link (I'm assuming you had to do some searching to find the list in the second link) why is it in the article? I mean after searching for ages and finding the list what one do you install? I tried to suggest a simple encryption utility a while back and got told there might be fears someone would encrypt themselves out of there computer. I take it we like it complicated around here.

13. Oct 2009, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
bob2345 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 29	Ok its here because its here, end of.

13. Oct 2009, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Anupam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 9,187	What about the version Christoph? What is the debug version... which is given in the download link for windows installer of Gnumeric? After reading about the positive points, I will download Gnumeric. Although, I rarely use spreadsheet, but might be useful, if I need to use one. __________________ Anupam

15. Nov 2009, 12:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
chris.p Foundation Editor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,600	Well, if the quality is anything to go by, Abiword is excellent. I have no need for Word anymore. It's a bit cheeky the way the GUI is a direct clone of Word, but it sure makes it easy to use What about that weird debug version then Christoph? __________________ . . . . . . . Web Business Management

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