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OpenFileFormats

What about file formats?

• WhyUseOpenFileFormats ?
• RMS and the gnu organization have a page about avoiding the MsWord format: http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html

If you're interested in using open formats in lieu of closed formats, take a look at the pages

• OpenAlternativesToClosedFileFormats
• HowDoITransitionToOpenFileFormats? ?
• HowToEncourageUseOfOpenFileFormats?.

The first page has a list of closed formats and open alternatives to each closed format. Really useful!

As well, there are (going to be) pages that list all of the software supported on the Mac and Windows platforms at Dartmouth, and free software alternatives for Linux/BSD.

RobinsonTryon - 14 Oct 2002