If you start off by making it cross-platform, it would be tougher to turn back later - especially if it's some sort of de-facto standard - without risking your market position.
When you're not the market leader, it's to your advantage to preach openness and standards. In this area, Adobe's the clear leader - so MS' strategy is to try and be open.
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If you start off by making it cross-platform, it would be tougher to turn back later - especially if it's some sort of de-facto standard - without risking your market position. When you're not the market leader, it's to your advantage to preach openness and standards. In this area, Adobe's the clear leader - so MS' strategy is to try and be open.