“In a blow to Microsoft, Belgium’s government departments will
be instructed to use an open file format for internal
communications.“The OpenDocument Format (ODF) is to be the standard format for
exchanging documents within the government, according to a proposal
that is expected to be approved by Belgium’s Council of Ministers
on Friday. The plan increases the pressure from governments
worldwide on Microsoft to embrace open standards…”
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