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Open. Up.

Interoperability builds choice so governments, developers, and citizens can decide what technologies work best for them. It drives innovation within a thriving IT industry, creating technologies that improve citizen services and government efficiency. More than ever before, Microsoft is more open with our technologies. And we're open to choice and change. Because openness helps us all move up.

Visit www.microsoft.com/interoperability to learn more.

Interoperability @ Microsoft

A busy OSCON for Microsoft on Interoperability and open source
O'Reilly Open Source Convention (OSCON) has been an opportunity for Microsoft to make significant announcements and unveil new projects. First we announced the release of Linux Device Drivers... (more)

Interoperability Bridges & Labs Center

Bridges between Microsoft & Non-Microsoft Technologies
The Center is dedicated to technical collaborative work to improve interoperability between Microsoft and non-Microsoft technologies. 

IT Professionals Government Developers
Choose innovative technology and leverage existing IT systems to adapt to changing demands while realizing long-term value from your investments. Promote choice in IT systems to help drive innovation and the growth of local software economies. Draw on tools and technology to help you create innovative software that increases the value of your products and solutions.
Highlights

“Microsoft’s Approach” by Bob Muglia

Microsoft Open Specification Promise

Microsoft Community Promise

Open Web Foundation Agreement

Microsoft Open Specifications

Microsoft – Novell IP Covenant


News


Jun 08, 2010


Open-source tools aid Microsoft Outlook access


Jun 07, 2010


Bing 404 for WordPress Released


May 28, 2010


Outlook lock-in could vanish with new open source projects


Community

Blogs

Open At Microsoft

Interoperability@Microsoft

Brent Phillips

Channel 9

Craig Kitterman

Doug Mahugh

Gray Matter

Oliver Bell

Port25 (Peter Galli, Sandy Gupta)

Stephen McGibbon

Forums

Using the Open Specifications

Interoperability Scenarios: Technical Questions

Office File Formats

Documentation on Standards

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