Re: ODF is not open source
In fact, if Microsoft pull their socks up and robustly implement it, I can't think of a reason *why* any government would want to switch.
n times government department license fee
n times government license management costs
n times user downtime for learning a new UI every time MS feels it needs more money
And that's just the *money* side. If you add the human side: once learned skills stay relevant, and you can use the same stuff at home without any costs whatsoever.
I'd say there are PLENTY of reasons - why do you think MS has been fighting this tooth and nail?
Biting the hand that feeds IT
