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The Future Is Open: The OpenDocument Format

Posted by michael on from the backward-compatible dept.

Daniel Carrera writes "I've written an article for Groklaw describing the OpenDocument format: 'I asked Daniel Carrera, an OpenOffice.org volunteer, if he'd please explain the OpenDocument format. How does a format get chosen? And is OpenDocument on the list of acceptable formats for governments like the State of Massachusetts? We are all concerned about proprietary formats and standards, and more and more governments are adopting policies requiring open standards, it's a very important subject.' It's currently being considered by the EU Commission as a candidate for an official format."

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  1. Regarding your first paragraph by Gob+Blesh+It · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Holy shit, what a pompous jackass. Seriously, dude. Don't be so obnoxious.

  2. Re:OpenOffice by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    I have looked at OOo documents in Emacs - many times - and it all looks pretty straightforward to me. With a bit of practice, I bet I could write OOo documents in Emacs. I'd hardly call that a nightmare.

    People like you think they're part of the solution when in reality they're part of the problem. If you had to hand edit documents in Emacs to produce business documents it'd take a lot longer, and that's for those that are interested and intelligent enough.

  3. Re:Not true. Move on. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Do you "have anything" to back up YOUR tripe?