Mr. I. M. Williams,
Why have new file formats been introduced with Version 2 of OpenOffice?
Because the new file format supports the Oasis OpenDocument file format -- a completely open XML-based format adopted (or being considered for adoption) by other free software projects and by governments. See http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20050130002908154 if interested.
This move is sure to spur innovation.
Steve
There may be an added benefit of this standard in Microsoft could be forced to support it. If governments and organizations are using it, MS will have to provide support. Think about it, you can send documents to people without having to convert to MS word format. :)
-- Robin Laing
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