[Libreoffice-bugs] [Bug 60232] Possibility to update bibliography references from bibliography database

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https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=60232

--- Comment #14 from thanasis57 <thab57 at yahoo.com> ---
(In reply to Ben from comment #12)
> I agree with Mieszko's observation that it would be better to remove
> Bibliography functionality entirely from LibreOffice Writer. I have spent
> -many- days on both the database and the embedded version and concluded that
> the first one has many bugs, the second one has usability issues. These
> issues have existed for many years.
> 
> Heiko's observation is also appropriate. I have started to use Zotero, which
> is very advanced compared to the current LibreOffice Bibliography features
> and will be hard to catch up on.
> 
> If the functionality is removed, then this could be reflected in the online
> help and documentation by recommending Zotero (I have not tried Medeley)?

I agree with every single word.

No software is developed in a vacuum, and in the current context the power of
Zotero is unparalleled. There is no shame in admitting that a dedicated suite
can do a better job in a niche area. Better embrace the situation and use
resources strategically.

If dropping bibliography altogether saves resources in code developing and
bug-tracking, go for it!

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