Microsoft's embrace of ODF cautiously welcomed

Microsoft's support for the OpenDocument Format (ODF) could mean greater opportunities for software makers already using the format, observers said Thursday. ...continue reading 'Microsoft's embrace of ODF cautiously welcomed'

Microsoft releases some of promised Office documentation

Microsoft has released preliminary documentation for how several of its Office business products interact with each other, part of the company's plan to appease regulators by releasing proprietary protocols that help developers make its products more interoperable. ...continue reading 'Microsoft releases some of promised Office documentation'

Document format battle takes shape ahead of meeting

Microsoft faces a tough battle starting Monday at a meeting in Geneva that will influence how widely the company's latest document format will be used in the future. ...continue reading 'Document format battle takes shape ahead of meeting'