[CS-FSLUG] Massachusetts, OpenDocument & The Church

[Fred A. Miller]

On Monday 26 September 2005 6:45 pm, Don Parris wrote:
> Well, Massachusetts has finalized it's decision to adapt the
> OpenDocument format, along with PDF, as the official document formats
> for the Commonwealth.  While I applaud their decision, I wonder if it
> carries implications for churches and other Christian ministries?

It should.

> Should Christian ministries begin seriously considering adapting a
> similar requirement for their documents?  If so, on what grounds?

The same as Mass., plus, as you know, I consider morality as a MAJOR 
consideration when purchasing anything. MickySoft, Gates and Ballmer as so 
void of morals that I CAN'T and WON'T support them. IMHO, churches choose a 
double standard by using their software.

Fred

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