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Does ODF Have a Future?

Posted by Zonk on from the answer-hazy-ask-again-later dept.

qedramania writes "Linuxworld seems to think ODF is a dead duck. Is the Windows monopoly too big and too entrenched? Other than diehard Linux fans, does anyone really care if they have to keep paying Microsoft to do basic word processing? It seems as though the momentum is towards a complete Microsoft monoculture in software for business and government. You can bet that big business and governments will want more than just reliability from Microsoft in return for their acquiescence. Does ODF have a future?"

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  1. Re:You don't need MS Office to create .doc files by reddburn · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I prefer this one - http://www.planet-zhadum.com/mshplogo.gif

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  2. here's the problem by darth_linux · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    should we just give up because M$ is too big? Can we make the argument that is in the same boat because the equivalent M$ product is widely adopted?
    fsck M$ and all their blind worshipers. I say fight the power! Long live Linux! Long live The Community!

    ok... i've calmed down now....

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