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Subject: Re: [docbook-apps] Re: [docbook] XML support in word 2003
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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