Do you know of any free JavaScript framework that knows how to read and write doc, docx and odf documents like Google Docs? I want do download it and include it in my own web based application. If there is no such framework, what are my alternative?
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I don't think such a "framework exists". It would be much too complex to develop such functions as reading XML/zip files (odf) or doc file (including each different revisions/versions). Such a framework would need a server side component.
Alternatives would be simple text editors like tinyMCE. But they just save data as text.
Luc Stepniewski
2009-05-27 10:34:25
So the Google Docs word processor depends heavily on a server component?
knut
2009-05-27 10:49:28
yes, knut, it would.
Jonathan Fingland
2009-05-27 11:20:25
AFAIK, Google Docs uses OpenOffice.org running in server(listener) mode as server component.
aiw33k
2010-01-21 03:53:02
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tinyMCE is a good free javascript-based editor you can use for free. It does not, however, support any special document formats. I doubt you'll find anything for free. Is free a requirement?
EDIT: came across phpLiveDocx which seems may do what you're looking for. hope that helps
Jonathan Fingland
2009-05-27 10:34:27
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Feng Office (formerly OpenGoo) is an open source competitior to Google Apps. I've not used it yet, but while searching the web, it came up a few times. You can sign up for the service or install it on your own PHP server.
rjmunro
2010-06-29 15:39:04