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The software downloads tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion of downloadable applications and the numbers behind them, with a focus on what those figures actually tell Windows users. Recent coverage examines LibreOffice 26.8, which The Document Foundation reported at 9.4 million downloads over eight weeks, and looks at how release announcements can affect download counts. Rather than treating download totals as simple proof of quality, the thread weighs what such data means for people comparing office suites and other desktop software. Expect practical context for evaluating popular downloads, version releases, and the claims publishers make about adoption.
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    LibreOffice 26.8 Hits 9.4 Million Downloads in Eight Weeks: What TDF’s Data Means

    LibreOffice just posted a big download number, and it needs careful reading. The Document Foundation (TDF) says the announcement of LibreOffice 26.8 had a noticeable positive effect on downloads. They have since exceeded one million per week, totalling 9.4 million over eight weeks, from 24...