Re: But what if you are Sun wanting to ...

Post #141,872

2/15/04 8:16:34 PM

2/15/04 8:18:46 PM

Have Star Office read Excel spreadsheets that are saved in XML format (sooner or later, XML will become the preferred (perhaps primary) format for doing so.

The only effective way Star Office can read an XML formatted document created by Excel is by using the Excel XML Schema. That is what Microsoft was trying to get protected in NZ.

The same concept applies to Word.

Also to Ben, I agree that MS are a convicted monopoly, but I thought that was in relation to operating systems - not office software.

Maybe another conviction is due :-)

Cheers Doug

Edited by dmarker Feb. 15, 2004, 08:18:46 PM EST

Re: But what if you are Sun wanting to ...

Hhve Star Office read Excel spreadsheets that are saved in XML format (sooner or later, XML will become the preferred (perhaps primary) format for doing so.

The only way Star Office can read an XML formatted document out of Excel is by using the Excel XML Schema. That is what Microsoft was trying to get protected in NZ.

The same concept applies to Word.

Also to Ben, I agree that MS are a convicted monopoly, but I thought that was in relation to operating systems - not office software.

Maybe another conviction is due :-)

Cheers Doug

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Post #141,874

by altmann

2/15/04 8:27:16 PM

From my link to the MS FAQ

Q. If Microsoft obtains a patent for the Office 2003 XML Reference Schemas, does that in any way affect the royalty-free license?
A. No, the license is unaffected. Under the patent license for the Office 2003 XML Reference Schemas, Microsoft offers royalty-free rights both to its issued patents and patents that may be issued in the future.

However, there is also this ...

Q. Is Microsoft committed to making any future updates to the Office 2003 XML Reference Schemas available under the same terms and conditions as the licenses offered on November 17, 2003?
A. Yes. Microsoft is committed to making updates to the Office 2003 XML Reference Schemas available under the same terms and conditions as the licenses offered on November 17, 2003. At the same time, Microsoft reserves the right to change its policy and/or the terms of the licenses with respect to future versions of Office.

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