Daniel Carrera <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > * People don't trust Microsoft now. They are under the radar of a lot > of world governments, and people expect them to try dirty tricks.
I'm afraid 99% of the PC users just use Microsoft software, and don't think about it. > * OOo is the reference implementation of ODF. What is required are at least two independent implementations that support it. Having one reference implementation is a start, but not sufficient. > * OOo has a larger market share than MS Office 2003. I don't believe this. 99% of the PC users just store documents in .doc format. > * ODF is already supported by KOffice, SO, IBM workplace, and soon > by Abiword ang Gnumeric. Are these independent implementations? I've been told that most of them use or share OOo code. > Microsoft currently blames OOo for not being able to open MS Office > files completely. Interesting statement. "I store data in a format that I won't tell you, and it is your fault that you cannot read it". > Consider the other benefits of signing the petition. No problem. I was just worrying whether forcing MS to support ODF could backfire. > /\/_/ No trees were harmed in the creation of this email. > \/_/ However, a significant number of electrons were > / were severely inconvenienced. were were? -- Johan --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
