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Happy New Years Eve

In this video, Ronin Kaze explores and compares three major office software solutions on Linux: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (Web), and LibreOffice. He evaluates them based on word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets, while emphasizing data privacy.

Core Comparisons
Google Workspace: Described as rudimentary and "okay" for basic tasks 00:57 He notes frustrating issues with image formatting, especially in dark mode 02:21and finds the "AI-driven" features can sometimes make simple tasks more difficult 08:44

Microsoft Office (Web): Considered the "slickest" and most feature-rich of the three 01:41 While he praises its functionality, he dislikes how it constantly pushes cloud storage and templates 09:36

LibreOffice: Highlighted as the best option for privacy because it is a desktop-based application that keeps files on your local system 15:58 However, he finds the interface "clunky" and "dated," comparing it to a paradigm from the past 01:14

Key Takeaways by Task
Word Processing: All three handle standard formatting and columns well 01:28 Microsoft is noted as the strongest for embedding complex media 02:59

Presentations: Ronin demonstrates creating a "Who Am I" slide 07:13 He prefers LibreOffice’s blank templates over the intrusive suggestions from Google and Microsoft 10:01

Spreadsheets: He discusses the difficulty of the "cloud paradigm" where files must be uploaded before editing in Google or Microsoft 11:26 He notes that for high-end "whoop-de-doo" data analysis, Excel remains the standard 13:20

PDF Management: LibreOffice is praised for its ability to open and edit PDFs directly from the computer without needing a cloud intermediary 16:19

Conclusion
The creator recommends a blended approach. He suggests using Microsoft Office for professional work due to its polish 17:09 LibreOffice for sensitive personal data 17:15 and keeping documentation like appliance manuals in the cloud (Google/OneDrive) for easy access across devices 16:34 He also hints at moving toward terminal-based tools for even greater simplicity and privacy 14:48


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