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... do you think it might be possible to analyze the plug-in to determine how to block its action?
Though I don't think Microsoft will do so, let alone sue anyone.
Microsoft's easiest defense is Why bother?
Office is issued, Microsoft's formats help provide the needed functionality, all's right with the world.
Why should very many people or organizations use another format which probably will be less useful and will certainly require extra trouble and expense?
Only a few people have a philosophical objections to software which comes from one vendor.
Only a few people have philosophical principles which will require them to avoid proprietary software for document retention.
And even many of those will be persuaded by Microsoft's certified openness.
ODF may be one action designed as opposition to Microsoft that the company can defeat by ignoring. - Posted by: Anton Philidor Posted on: 05/04/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
If Microsoft had a copy of the plug-in...
Anton Philidor | 05/04/06
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It all depends, Anton
Yagotta B. Kidding | 05/04/06
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Ecosystem.
Anton Philidor | 05/04/06
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Red Tide
Yagotta B. Kidding | 05/04/06
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Wrong emphasis
Robert Crocker | 05/04/06
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Another circle.
Anton Philidor | 05/05/06
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Where?
Yagotta B. Kidding | 05/04/06
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They haven't published it yet
Edward Meyers | 05/04/06
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Huh?
Yagotta B. Kidding | 05/04/06
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This was suppose to go elsewhere
Edward Meyers | 05/04/06
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Serendipity
neutro511@... | 05/04/06
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NOTHING is impossible (in software)
Roger Ramjet | 05/05/06
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Legality of reverse engineering
EDoy | 05/05/06
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Office plug-in bound to happen
PB_z | 05/05/06
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Interoperability
bigpicture | 05/05/06
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The legal issues mentioned are enough reasons to implement open software.
stmueller | 05/08/06
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