Open Standards

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The usage of open file formats and network protocols vs. proprietary formats - as a main condition for

  • an open information infrastructure
  • allowing free software to be competitive

Examples

  • Implementation of Open Document Format in Massachusetts as a replacement for Microsoft Office formats