Comment You've got it all wrong! This is NOT about format! (Score 1) 731
The State's decision has nothing to do with document formats whatsoever. This is about bottomline economy:
Save money by making a public statement on how your state is dropping Microsoft solutions all together by 2007 or so, then wait until Microsoft gives you a nice and VERY cheap solution...
No training costs, just saving costs. Tax payers and formats have no weight in the decision. They are the lure.