How to use LibreOffice to blur and save a PNG?

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#1

Obviously you're not going to the Gizmo's site.

       Those 4 programs as well as LO are similar, yes.

       Tucows, Cnet, ... are not the same as Gizmo's - those sites do not
cater to the user who wishes to avoid MsFt yet use quality software;
           in fact, I think those sites are attempting to make a profit.

#2

Anne,

I went there and I find freeware first and foremost. I also see ads there. Now you are right about tucows and cnet: they are businesses. But the gizmo site does not really seem to be that different: only the comments and suggestions are more detailed than on the two sites we mentioned. It is not exactly clear how they differ from techsupportalert otherwise.

As for the lack of difference between the four software and LibreOffice : do you mean to say you are not familiar with free & open source software ?

If not... waow.

Best,

Charles

#3

This list is intended to cover LibreOffice issues (not all FOSS).

That said, LibreOffice is not the software equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife. There really are things it is not designed to do. This photo editing request appears to fall into that "inappropriate tool for the task" category. I believe it is very proper to suggest alternatives in such a case.

I do agree that FOSS ought to be included in such recommendations whenever possible but each possible solution should be made to stand on its own feet recognizing that not all FOSS is created equal and that sometimes even proprietary software for a fee is best for a particular task.

Ideally every recommendation will be identified as FOSS, freeware, adware, trialware, proprietaryware for a fee, etc. Then the person who seeks help has more information upon which to base a decision.

Zeal for FOSS can get out of hand.