The Document Foundation has just announced the released of LibreOffice 4.1.0 with exciting new features for early adopters and power users. For those who don’t like being the first to try new stuff, it’s recommended to continue using the 4.0.4 version. The 4.0.4 version is much stable and tested to work in many conditions.
For early adopters, the 4.1.0 version provides many new features, including Windows binaries that are digitally signed by The Document Foundation, the use of OpenJDK instead of GCJ Java variant which is known to have issues with LibreOffice and dropping support for legacy binary of StarOffice files.
This version also drops a long-deprecated feature that allows for exporting to legacy Word and Excel (version 6.0/95) and ODMA document management.
If you downloaded version 4.1.0 Release Candidate 4, then there’s no need to download or reinstall the final version because they are ‘bit-for-bit’ identical.
For more about this release, please check our this page.
Here are some of the changes that were added to this release
- New menu entries changed or added. You’ll have to readjust the menu if you customized it in previous version
- Windows binaries are digitally signed by The Document Foundation
- It is advised to switch to OpenJDK variant if you run GCJ Java variant in Linux systems
- Now you can choose the user interface language for Windows
To install LibreOffice in Windows and Mac OS X, use the download page here. It’s very easy installing LibreOffice on these systems. For Ubuntu machines, you can add the below PPA and update your system to get the latest version of LibreOffice
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa
Next, run the commands below to update your system including LibreOffice
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
That’s it!
Enjoy! And keep coming back for more Linux, Windows and Ubuntu tutorials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new features in LibreOffice 4.1.0?
LibreOffice 4.1.0 introduces exciting new features for early adopters and power users, including digitally signed Windows binaries, the use of OpenJDK instead of GCJ Java variant, and dropping support for legacy StarOffice files.
Is it recommended to continue using LibreOffice 4.0.4?
For those who prefer stability, it is recommended to continue using LibreOffice 4.0.4, which has been tested to work in many conditions and is considered more stable than the new 4.1.0 version.
How can I install LibreOffice on Windows and Mac OS X?
To install LibreOffice on Windows and Mac OS X, simply visit the download page and follow the easy installation steps provided. It's a straightforward process that allows you to start using LibreOffice quickly on these systems.
What is the recommended Java variant for running LibreOffice on Linux systems?
It is advised to switch to the OpenJDK variant if you are running the GCJ Java variant on Linux systems. OpenJDK is preferred as it is known to work better with LibreOffice compared to GCJ.
How can I update LibreOffice on Ubuntu machines?
To update LibreOffice on Ubuntu machines, you can add the LibreOffice PPA and run the update commands provided. This will ensure that you have the latest version of LibreOffice installed on your Ubuntu system.
Can I export to legacy Word and Excel files in LibreOffice 4.1.0?
No, LibreOffice 4.1.0 drops the long-deprecated feature that allows for exporting to legacy Word and Excel files (version 6.0/95). This change is part of the updates introduced in this version.
Is it necessary to reinstall LibreOffice if I had the Release Candidate 4 version?
If you previously downloaded version 4.1.0 Release Candidate 4, there is no need to download or reinstall the final version as they are 'bit-for-bit' identical. You can continue using the Release Candidate 4 without any additional steps.
How can I customize menu entries in LibreOffice 4.1.0?
In LibreOffice 4.1.0, new menu entries have been changed or added. If you had customized the menu in a previous version, you may need to readjust it to accommodate the new changes. This allows you to tailor the menu to your preferences.
