I thought Microsoft will never meddle with things that are out of their borders. But I was astounded when I came across the news stating that the software giant will be creating a project dealing with open source software. The OpenDocument Format thing that MS has been planning to make for years was mentioned by the new MS president.
As usual, it is natural in the digital industry that when news like this arises, technology writers will sensationalize the issue until all computer users vomit due to perplexity. Personally, I think the company's decision to come up with ODF projects will benefit more computer users from the
business and personal sector.
Consider this: Microsoft is a credible and reputable company that has dominated the digital world for a very long time. We users can't help but love MS products despite the flaws and patches that they made and the growth of open software. Now, the fact that MS is engaging to the alternative software, which everyone's been raving about, fans the fuel of having more efficient and user-friendly programs and applications from the company. I also heard that the company will be putting some changes in the 2007 version of
MS Office. So would this mean that the new Office will sport the ODF programs?
