ODF Alliance reports that 12 countries and six regional governments have adopted 'pro-ODF policies,' and more than 40 applications now support ODF as well

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Today, he noted, Microsoft's DOC format, not OOXML, is still dominant. "If the question is 'what is the future,' clearly ODF has the lead right now," he said.

Whatever happens, remember that ODF adoption will come from outside the United States and reach the United States at the end if all goes well. There are too many lobbyists and conflicting interests in the United States where a wealthy company called Microsoft has already had people sacked (2 of them at least, with some who abandoned in despair under heavy pressure) for supporting ODF. Look at the stories we have covered in the past for further reminders. The gloves came off a long, long time ago. ⬆