# Open Office on The No Agenda Show Open Office comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2012 to December 2019. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** March 2012 – December 2019 - **Related topics:** [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Cloud Storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [Emojis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emojis.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Open Source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [Patent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Open Office Plans, Slackified Communication and Emojis - **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-19 - **Time:** 1:30:00–1:34:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/open-office-plans-slackified-communication-and-emojis.md The "slackification" of the workplace is linked to the failure of open office plans, where employees wear headphones and only communicate via digital text. The hosts argue that without emojis, modern digital communication is often perceived as negative. They discuss how this lack of context leads to a reliance on visual aids like GIFs and stickers to convey tone. Keywords: [open office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-office.md), slackified, [emojis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emojis.md), workplace communication, [whatsapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whatsapp.md) ### Microsoft Office 365, Cloud Subscription Model - **Episode:** [819: non-binary person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-24 - **Time:** 1:51:00–1:54:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/microsoft-office-365-cloud-subscription-model.md The hosts critique the Microsoft Office 365 subscription model, specifically the "five account" family plan. They argue that the cloud storage is inferior to local hardware and that the subscription model creates a dependency where all users lose access if the primary account holder stops paying. They suggest open-source alternatives like LibreOffice as a way to avoid this "genius" marketing trap. Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), office 365, [cloud storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [subscription model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscription-model.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md) ### Spreadsheet Technical Difficulties and Knighting Ceremony - **Episode:** [519: Freemium Reporter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/519-freemium-reporter.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-06 - **Time:** 2:06:38–2:12:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/519-freemium-reporter/chapter/spreadsheet-technical-difficulties-and-knighting-ceremony.md The hosts deal with technical glitches in their donation spreadsheet, blaming "stolen code" in Microsoft products. Sir Long Rock of the Sierra Nevada is officially knighted in a formal ceremony. Karma is extended to various listeners dealing with family health issues or moving across the country. Keywords: [spreadsheet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spreadsheet.md), [open office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-office.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), sir long rock, sierra nevada ### Listener Birthdays, Ham Radio, and St Kilda Hookers - **Episode:** [501: Resume Normal Activity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-04 - **Time:** 1:32:43–1:43:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity/chapter/listener-birthdays-ham-radio-and-st-kilda-hookers.md A series of listener notes and donations are read, including a birthday wish for a friend of Ashley Hurst in Seattle. The hosts discuss ham radio call signs and a donation from a listener in Australia who compares the cost of the show to "St Kilda hookers." Technical difficulties with an Excel spreadsheet lead to a discussion about the show's production process and the need for continued financial support. Keywords: ashley hurst, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), st kilda, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [open office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-office.md) ### Google Environmental Ad Patent, Ubuntu, and Privacy - **Episode:** [394: No Bagles for You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-25 - **Time:** 2:16:06–2:19:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you/chapter/google-environmental-ad-patent-ubuntu-and-privacy.md Google was recently awarded a patent for serving ads based on environmental conditions gathered through device sensors like microphones and cameras. 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