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Re: [docbook-apps] Re: [docbook] XML support in word 2003
- From: Mike M <linux-support at earthlink dot net>
- To: apps docbook <docbook-apps at lists dot oasis-open dot org>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:26:47 +0100
- Subject: Re: [docbook-apps] Re: [docbook] XML support in word 2003
- References: <Pine.LNX.4.44.0401261114530.2388-100000@ares.ddre.dk> <1075114827.21482.465.camel@home.begnis.org>
On Mon, Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00:28PM +0100, Camille B?gnis wrote:
> Hello,
>
> as a side note, it looks like MicroSoft is trying to get its XML formats
> patented: http://news.com.com/2100-1013_3-5146581.html
>
> "Microsoft has applied for patents that could prevent competing
> applications from processing documents created with the latest version
> of the software giant's Office program."
This could be a really stupid move for MS. The fear of violating a
patent inadvertently could motivate major corporations to consider
alternative word processing solutions. Should we urge this along in hopes that the
noose will tighten and strangle the beast?
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