[Linux-aus] Dutch government chooses an open standard: ODF

[Janet Hawtin]

Proposed legislation that would mandate the use of the Open Document
Format (ODF) across the entire Dutch government has infuriated
Microsoft. A group promoting open standards sees no threat, however,
and has invited Microsoft to join its ranks.
http://www.macworld.com/news/2007/12/10/dutch/index.php

Bravo hey.
Nice to see thinking around long term national interests.

Janet