Jacqueline McNally wrote:
If you are considering the specific case of MSFT adopting ODF then I
think this example is flawed. As far as ODF is concerned, OpenOffice.org
is ahead of MSFT in this regard and would be considered as Store A.
MSO has ~90% market share. OOo has ~5% market share. If MSO and OOo can
share files easily that can only help OOo. MSO is Store A.
Why would OpenOffice.org wish to encourage a competitor to adopt ODF?
Because:
1) That'll remove the lock-in MSO has. That lock-in is the main reason
why MSO has 90% market share.
2) All the benefits of ODF (a level playing field) depend on it
becomming ubiquious. MSO support would do that.
It is much easier for people to keep the status-quo,
This is true regardless. MSO supporting ODF makes it easier to migrate
to non-MSO products. It reduces lock-in.
While most of us understand and realise a standard is better for
developers AND consumers,
It's better for consumers because it removes lock-in which brings a
level playing field and with it, competition and choice.
Most people have never had to think of file formats so I think it is
unlikely that they will load and install something on their computer if
they already can share files and integrate with other software products.
But if there is a working plugin for MSO to read ODF then now I can send
them OpenDocument files instead of .doc. And if I'm a webmaster (I am) I
can provide download links only in ODF.
Best,
Daniel.
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