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Microsoft takes on PDF

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the enter-the-competition dept.

bhhenry writes "Linux Format reports on a new Microsoft PDF-killer technology to be included in Office 11, called XDocs. From the article: "Adobe's stock took an immediate hit, and some analysts went so far as to compare Adobe to erstwhile MS competitor Netscape.""

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  1. Xdocs will feature... by jmv · · Score: 3, Troll

    Many enhancements over PDF, including:
    - Windows-only support
    - Enforces "Digital Restrictions Management"
    - Break the format at every new Office version
    - EULA that gives MS copyright for all your documents ...but unfortunately with MS marketing it might even catch on :(

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