Linux vs Windows - Conquering a Windows Based World

An open letter was published by Microsoft that chides IBM for restricting users choice by their support of the ODF (Open Document Format). Here is the quote and link straight from Microsoft.

“The IBM driven effort to force ODF on users through public procurement mandates is a further attempt to restrict choice. In XML-based file formats, which can easily interoperate through translators and be implemented side by side in productivity software, this exclusivity makes no sense – except to those who lack confidence in their ability to compete in the marketplace on the technical merits of their alternative standard. This campaign to limit choice and force their single standard on consumers should be resisted. “

Obviously, Microsoft is about choice and open standards. Everyone knows this! Just a little ironic, huh?