Computer Experts Stage Protest in Oslo Against Microsoft
Oslo, Norway.
There are no words to describe the carnage that ensued after the International Standards Organization adopted Microsoft's document format as the international standard. What an aptly named organization. But we Digress.
Mayhem! Chaos! 60 data experts standing in the rain! In Oslo!
What? Oh.
The peaceful protest, or "diet riot" as we like to call it, was held in response to Microsoft's Office Open XML being recognized as the world standard for document formatting. Opponents claim that Microsoft utilizes its power to beat down competitors and enslave consumers to Microsoft compatible programs. The Majority of the protesters preferred ODF, a document format that is compatible with various software companies programs and seen by many as a less dictatorial option.
In response, Microsoft claimed that they should all just shut up and stop being sore loser meany-heads. Or at least protest in Stockholm. Which is in Sweden.
This wasn't actually a riot, if you didnt get that already. Just checking. The Picture up top was a joke. Its not even raining in the picture. [Source: TheAge]
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