Well, as long as they make a researched and reasoned decision
Boot_Agnostic | 08/24/06
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Accessibility is not a problem for ODF, it is a problem for the
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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My bad
Boot_Agnostic | 08/24/06
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How the H#!! ...
Henaway | 08/24/06
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Quite simple really, they will make the ODF reaader/writer a free
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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You misread the situation entirely.
ShadeTree | 08/24/06
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Only issue for employees with disabilities. They could keep those seats on
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Only true if MS stands still...
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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You overestimate MS, and also overestimate what new features might actually
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Well, it looks like they are beating
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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re: Only true if MS stands still...
yyuko@... | 08/24/06
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Actually, my daughter
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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As usual, you are chasing your own tail.
linux for me | 08/25/06
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But that's only 1/3rd of the equation...
Wolfie2K3 | 08/25/06
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Microsoft cares about Microsoft
whisperycat | 08/24/06
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They should care about open source?
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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MS can care about anything they want, that doesn't mean that governments
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Microsoft Office ...
ShadeTree | 08/24/06
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Right, and because for the file format, Mass will be able to move all but
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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This guy is smart. Seperating the switch from the switch away from MS
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Maybe they'll provide it before Mass can switch out
Boot_Agnostic | 08/24/06
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Interesting spin but ....
ShadeTree | 08/24/06
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not quite
g_ludlow | 08/24/06
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This is a move that will enable them to pick which office they want to use
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Other then the total lack ....
ShadeTree | 08/24/06
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So what part of "open file format" is it that you do not understand???
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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that's bad for Mass.
Linux Geek | 08/24/06
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No good on Mass.
Boot_Agnostic | 08/24/06
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that's bad for Mass. (to the moderators):
tealcat | 08/24/06
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wtf
not of this world | 08/24/06
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Confused
leguirerj | 08/24/06
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Using ODF is all about politics
P. Douglas | 08/24/06
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No, this is all about saving money and making the documents available to
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Yes, politics in that Mass lost out
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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Fanaticism doesn't need a goad...
Anton Philidor | 08/24/06
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Could be...
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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MS wants to turn this into a political circus, but the technical people
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Shortsighted
Rodney Davis | 08/24/06
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You forget there are more peple using ODF than the Microsoft XML format.
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Where to start...
Rodney Davis | 08/24/06
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The person that controls the standard can make sure things only work right
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Rodney, You can't argue with DB
John Zern | 08/24/06
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Philosophical arguments
Rodney Davis | 08/24/06
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John Zern...
Rodney Davis | 08/24/06
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Guys, give it a break, we are only talking about a standard file format.
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Toner analogy is flawed
shis-ka-bob | 08/25/06
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Gee, are you that limited?
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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No, with ODF XML, you are not limited, with MS proprietary XML you are very
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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The only limitation is to
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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Again, MS controling the format to disadvantage competitors. There is no
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Sorry, wrong as can be...
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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If the MS format was completely open and not controlled by a singel vender,
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Politics ? Agreed, but the politics are those of
Update victim | 08/24/06
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Still awaiting the most essential step.
Anton Philidor | 08/24/06
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Um..
Patrick Jones | 08/24/06
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And worth the price.
Anton Philidor | 08/24/06
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I disagree
Patrick Jones | 08/24/06
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What a surprise!
Yagotta B. Kidding | 08/24/06
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You might be waiting a long time. OSI is unlikely to ratify a dublicate
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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Didn't Mr. Berlind examine this issue?
Anton Philidor | 08/24/06
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There is not fanaticism arrount ODF, it is just a simple file format that
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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VMware Citrix
mighetto | 08/24/06
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How large a bet are you willing to make on that?
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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If you have an argument, make it. This is not a gambling service, it is a
DonnieBoy | 08/24/06
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ISO sets the standard - NOT
A.Sinic | 08/24/06
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Never will happen.
linux for me | 08/24/06
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Again I ask, WANNA BET?
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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Wow -- brave
Yagotta B. Kidding | 08/24/06
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If only that were so...
A.Sinic | 08/24/06
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Corrections
Yagotta B. Kidding | 08/24/06
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Correct
Anton Philidor | 08/24/06
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Sorry Anton, but OPEN means that
Update victim | 08/24/06
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Are ya ready???
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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?????
Patrick Jones | 08/24/06
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He's Off His Meds...Ignore Him
itanalyst | 08/24/06
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Ignoire or bow, doesn't matter.
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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Well, seeing as...
zkiwi | 08/24/06
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Indeed you you missed.
No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/24/06
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Nope
Yagotta B. Kidding | 08/24/06
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Got a link to that post?
Patrick Jones | 08/25/06
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Ready for what?
zkiwi | 08/24/06
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The Road to Oz is Yellow Bricked
mighetto | 08/24/06
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Microsoft is Following: Huzzah
mighetto | 08/24/06
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Seriously Frank
John Zern | 08/24/06
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Spoken like a Lawyer
mighetto | 08/24/06
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This whole argument misses the point
Colonel Panijk | 08/24/06
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Finally! Someone who 'gets it.'
JDThompson | 08/24/06
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Plain text readable by most all software
Boot_Agnostic | 08/24/06
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Uh, peeps?
Yagotta B. Kidding | 08/24/06
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m$ office does not support ODF
mvaar | 08/24/06
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They are piloting it ...
George Mitchell | 08/24/06
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Ethics of the Mob
mighetto | 08/24/06
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Yep, Mass. is the mob
Boot_Agnostic | 08/24/06
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How's that inhell job doing
Boot_Agnostic | 09/05/06
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Massachussetts and the ODF "plug-in"
Update victim | 08/24/06
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Give them time ...
George Mitchell | 08/24/06
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Way to go Massachusetts!
George Mitchell | 08/24/06
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what no open source to the rescue?
xyzzxy | 08/24/06
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There are people working on it, it will be available, but, it is smart to
DonnieBoy | 08/25/06
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Open does not always mean FREE
A.Sinic | 08/24/06
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who cares?
scole3@... | 08/25/06
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ODF in General
CPCTech | 08/25/06
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Um..
Patrick Jones | 08/25/06
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Questionable Switch
liqour43@... | 08/28/06
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