Re: Gnumeric Features

[Gan Lu <rhythm gan gmail com>]

On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:43:07 +1000
Peter Wills <pjpw bigpond net au> wrote:

> I just wanted to comment on what I think is a terrific spreadsheet 
> which in many ways is better than Excel however it lacks the 
> following features which I use regularly in my spreadsheets as a 
> Business Consultant & Adviser.
>
> No Spelling function
>
> No support for Conditional Formatting.  I have read that it is in the 
> code but does not have GUI support.
>
> No Pivot Tables.  This is one of the most advanced and practical 
> features of Excel that I use on a regular basis in the analysis of 
> data.  You don't have to be "power user" to benefit from this 
> feature.  Once you use it you wonder you got along without it.
>
> If Gnumeric had these features it would be serious opposition for 
> Excel however, at the moment, the only free spreadsheet in that 
> category is Open Office.  The problem with Open Office is its bloat 
> and higher level hardware requirements.  Until Sun can produce a fast 
> lean alternative then Excel will continue to be the only real 
> alternative for advanced users of spreadsheets....until Gnumeric can 
> introduce the above features and keep it lean and fast as it is now.
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> PETER J WILLS
> Business Consultant & Adviser
> ABN 53 964 553 113
Add my wish: format clone.