You forgot to mention my #1 biggest UIpet peeve in Linux... if you copy text, data, ANYTHING to be pasted into another app, both apps must remain open. Some apps don't even allow copy/paste interactivity. Of course since Windows clipboard is system wide, this is not an issue for Microsoft. I hope this gets addressed soon!
Since I see a lot of common fears in the threads above, I'd like to reiterate that the news report was discussing that the Chinese government was in the process of upgrading to a new VERSION of the same software package. They haven't been using MS Office, and probably won't start soon. Not all parts of the government have to conform to this policy, special exceptions are allowed upon request.
This policy won't change how businesses or individuals in China have to operate, nor do we know if Hong Kong's government will have to change. China has entered the WTO, as of January 1st 2004 they are opening their market to free trade. A lot of the old intellectual property issues will be fixed over the next few years, mainland China is soon to become the biggest importer of British and American goods (by way of Hong Kong of course!)
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You forgot to mention my #1 biggest UIpet peeve in Linux... if you copy text, data, ANYTHING to be pasted into another app, both apps must remain open. Some apps don't even allow copy/paste interactivity. Of course since Windows clipboard is system wide, this is not an issue for Microsoft. I hope this gets addressed soon!
Since I see a lot of common fears in the threads above, I'd like to reiterate that the news report was discussing that the Chinese government was in the process of upgrading to a new VERSION of the same software package. They haven't been using MS Office, and probably won't start soon. Not all parts of the government have to conform to this policy, special exceptions are allowed upon request.
This policy won't change how businesses or individuals in China have to operate, nor do we know if Hong Kong's government will have to change. China has entered the WTO, as of January 1st 2004 they are opening their market to free trade. A lot of the old intellectual property issues will be fixed over the next few years, mainland China is soon to become the biggest importer of British and American goods (by way of Hong Kong of course!)