There is only one problem. In our country, for example, you cannot find Linux powered netbooks easily any more. Only Windows.Hard to vote with our dollars :(

Huh, it seem that they mention exFAT in patents: http://v3.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=US2009164440

...and microsoft page: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=955704

exFAT sounds promising, but real question - is it protected by patents? Currently, AFAIK there is proof of concept Linux kernel implemenetation that can read exFAT: http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NzAzMg Patches: http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/linux/kernel/1026144

Here's the link(PDF) to open source policy of Croatian government:

http://www.e-croatia.hr/sdu/en/Dokumenti/StrategijeIProgrami/categoryParagraph/04/document/Open_Source_Software_Policy.pdf

If you need any additional info - don't hesistate to contact me.