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<blockquote data-quote="Victor M" data-source="post: 1085117" data-attributes="member: 96560"><p>Let's not fret over this. There is OpenOffice and LibreOffice which are both open source and read write MS file formats compatible. MS has to publish their file formats or else they would be accused of monopoly. LibreOffice can even export PDF's - another published file format. They have been around for years and are stable and dependable. And there are zero compatibility problems, MS products will read their files in without any hiccups. All it takes is a little adjustment on your part to use their UI. (They could not copy the MS UI or else MS will surely sue) .Let MS make their money from those who are unaware of the free alternatives. Just because they are free doesn't mean you are not getting quality goods, the open source business model just don't charge up front for software but nail your company if you want support by selling support contracts. And so far, the open source model is doing well; they are not just some sneaky bastards who are trying to overthrow capitalism. So the question is really: are you flexible enough to learn to reap the benefits ? Personally I find I don't have to learn much; I just use the basic functions as most people would do. And the bottom line is that I save $100+ per year, over year, over year. I don't argue with money.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Victor M, post: 1085117, member: 96560"] Let's not fret over this. There is OpenOffice and LibreOffice which are both open source and read write MS file formats compatible. MS has to publish their file formats or else they would be accused of monopoly. LibreOffice can even export PDF's - another published file format. They have been around for years and are stable and dependable. And there are zero compatibility problems, MS products will read their files in without any hiccups. All it takes is a little adjustment on your part to use their UI. (They could not copy the MS UI or else MS will surely sue) .Let MS make their money from those who are unaware of the free alternatives. Just because they are free doesn't mean you are not getting quality goods, the open source business model just don't charge up front for software but nail your company if you want support by selling support contracts. And so far, the open source model is doing well; they are not just some sneaky bastards who are trying to overthrow capitalism. So the question is really: are you flexible enough to learn to reap the benefits ? Personally I find I don't have to learn much; I just use the basic functions as most people would do. And the bottom line is that I save $100+ per year, over year, over year. I don't argue with money. [/QUOTE]
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