[odf-discuss] OOo OOXML filters

[Daniel Carrera]

On Wed, 2006-13-12 at 04:59 +0100, M. Fioretti wrote:
> > Indeed. Let's define two groups of people:
> > 
> > A = People who must use ODF but would like to switch to OXML.
> > B = People who must use OXML but would like to switch to ODF.
> > 
> > If A > B then easy conversion ODF<->OXML would harm ODF.
> > If A < B then easy conversion ODF<->OXML would benefit ODF.
> > 
> > I believe A < B.
> > 
> 
> I have the feeling that group A should include "people who must/will
> have to use ODF (by law, at some time), but would like to _not_ switch
> from MS Office,

Yes, I was thinking that group A would be composed almost entirely of
people like that.

>  If so, A >> B, and easy conversion _would_ harm ODF.

Group B includes all the people/companies who must try to inter-operate
with the convicted monopolist. I think that group exceeds those who are
(or will be in the foreseeable future) mandated by law to use ODF.

Best,
Daniel.
-- 
"I AM in shape. Round IS a shape."
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