NewsFactor: Who’s Afraid of Open-Source Office?

“For the past 20 years Microsoft has been pushing its Office
productivity suite, which is a major reason why it has become so
entrenched in the business environment. Each time an alternative
has shown up, the software giant typically has adapted to these
competitive threats by shifting its focus with ease.

“However, with Massachusetts ousting Microsoft Office and
governments around the world moving to open-source software, is the
threat posed by open-source alternatives, such as OpenOffice and
Sun’s Star Office, becoming more serious? And should Microsoft be
concerned…?”

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