Frequently asked¶

Can I use it today?¶

Libera Space is in development, and running on a first server, where it is being tried out. If your organisation would like to try it, contact Abilian.

Do I need to install anything?¶

No. Libera Space works in a web browser. Installing Libera Suite on your computer is optional, for working offline.

Can I keep using Word and Excel files?¶

Yes. Word, Excel and PowerPoint files open and save as they are, as do their open equivalents, the ODF formats. A file keeps its format.

What happens if two people edit the same document?¶

They see each other and write together, in the same document, at the same time. When they have finished, the result is one new version. Earlier versions are always kept.

Who can see my documents?¶

The members of the space they are in can see them, unless someone reserved them to fewer people or shared them with someone else. Each document says, in one sentence, who can open it. See sharing.

What if I delete something by mistake?¶

It goes to the space's bin, where it can be restored. Past versions of a document can also be brought back at any time.

Can someone outside my administration take part?¶

Yes. A space's manager can invite them by email, share a single document with them, or send them a link that ends by itself.

Is it available in English?¶

Yes. Libera Space speaks French and English, and each person chooses.

Can we leave?¶

Yes, at any time. A whole space can be exported as one archive, in open formats, with every version of every document.

Is it free?¶

Libera Space is open source, under the Apache 2.0 licence: anyone can use it, and run it themselves. Abilian offers support and services around it.