> Issues arose when the Linux OS users tried to work with those outside the city and they were unable to share files easily with those on other applications. H

> Issues arose when the Linux OS users tried to work with those outside the city and they were unable to share files easily with those on other applications. Hmm...I wonder why that is. Oh wait, I know - because they are all using proprietary formats from Microsoft, and Microsoft makes sure to modify even the almost-standards they have with each new iteration just to break previous compatibility with other apps. So how do you treat such an abusive company that does it best to abuse you and keep world governments hostage to its software? Why you go back to it and give it even more money, of course! What else could be the solution? A national enforcement of open formats to ensure everything is nice and compatible? No, that's just crazy talk. Decades-old beholding to a single monopolistic company sounds so much easier...just embrace it.