# Forking frenzy ensues after launch of Euro-Office

By @lproven

This whole thing rather baffles me, and the twists and turns in Liam's comprehensive analysis show why. What a mess.

https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/02/eurooffice_forks_onlyoffice/

Forking frenzy ensues after Euro-Office launch sparks OnlyOffice backlash

: Meanwhile, Collabora splits from LibreOffice Online amid claims TDF ejected 'all Collabora staff and partners'

The Register
@neil @lproven I really don't understand why they can't just use Libreoffice and be done with it.
@podsrover LibreOffice, which is developing its own collaborative online editor?!
@neil ah right