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Open XML Translator for Microsoft Word Available

Posted by Zonk on from the translate-the-night-away dept.

narramissic writes "The first phase of a Microsoft-funded project to create software that can convert Microsoft Word documents between Open XML and Open Document Format (ODF) has been completed. As a result, the Open XML Translator is now available for download in version 1.0 from SourceForge.net. A ComputerWorld article details the history of the project, discussing the work of companies like CleverAge and AztecSoft, as well as community efforts to bring this project to realization."

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  1. Aw... by darkhitman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Please no clippy, please no clippy...

    "It looks like you're trying to convert to a non-Microsoft proprietary format. I can't let you do that, Dave"

    --
    Tell me something...it's still "We, the people"... right?
  2. Fugetaboutit by LibertineR · · Score: 4, Funny
    IT Admin = "Boss, we can move to Open Office now, we have an XML converter for MS Word!"


    CIO = "What is this 'ribbon' thing I keep hearing about?"

    IT Admin = "Boss, we dont need the ribbon, its just Microsoft hype."

    CIO = "Have you seen the ribbon? Bring me the ribbon!"

    IT Admin = "Khaaaaaaaannnnn!"