This is something I thought I would never see
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5153350.stmMicrosoft Office users will get more options for the way they save files
Users could be in for less frustration as Microsoft makes flagship programs handle rival ways of saving documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
The initiative covers the Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs from the Office software suite.
The prototype of the first tool to translate between formats will be made available as a free download on 6 July.
Microsoft said it started building the software tools in response to requests from government customers.
Before now, Microsoft and the technology world have chosen to go their own ways.
The new initiative ends some of this diversity and will make it possible for anyone using programs in the Office software suite to save files in more so-called "open" formats.
Perhaps this helped them make this decision ?
http://news.com.com/Mass.+holding+tight+to+OpenDocument/2100-7344_3-6090196.htmlMassachusetts is sticking to its plan to adopt OpenDocument, despite a critical report calling for a delay to the high-profile move.
Louis Gutierrez, Massachusetts' chief information officer, said in an interview with CNET News.com that the Information Technology Division (ITD) is forging ahead with its project to make OpenDocument the default document format for executive branch agencies by January next year.
I think this is something we will all benefit from, especially those on open office and other non MS Formats, things are looking up.
