Re: [TCLUG:6420] Office2000

[Troy Johnson <john1536@tc.umn.edu>]

It concerns me also, but it isn't a surprise move or anything. They have
been producing incompatible (usually pronounced "broken") crap for quite
a while now. Internet standards are good, spread the clues, drink
whatever you want.

Troy

NEIGEBAUERB@post.uwstout.edu wrote:
> 
> Yesterday I attended the Office2000 launch in Roseville.
> There were some nice new features (everyone must admit, Office is pretty good)
> 
> There were a couple of things that really concerned me. First, they were
> showing off how well you can publish documents into web pages, then they said it will only look that good with explorer.
> 
> Yes, its nice if you can control both ends. Of course you can make nice looking pages.
> 
> Second, it uses (i think) Microsofts additions to the XML standard.
> 
> Third, they have new features for updating to the web and web storage and some new web features.
> 
> Remember the infamous Halloween document? Extend existing open standards?
> 
> Basically you would have to use an NT machine as a server with IIS for those extensions to work.
> 
> So, basically, through Office, they are getting rid of one area where Linux was successfull in Business...
> 
> Just my  thoughts!
> 
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