A war has been waging in ultra-liberal Massachusetts, the first major legislative war regarding open source software.
Microsoft, Massachusetts Fight May End
Although Microsoft has long espoused its Office Open XML format as a suitable alternative to the OpenDocument Format supported by many other tech firms, the company has committed to bridging the two technologies.
Massachusetts, Microsoft Could Fight Again
The Massachusetts Information Technology Division has issued a request for information for an “OpenDocument Format Plug-in for Microsoft Office Suite,” a move likely to infuriate Microsoft.
Massachusetts May Lift Gates For Open Source
The state proposes an open document format initiative where Microsoft Office would be replaced.