Microsoft has posted a new announcement regarding several updates to how they handle APIs, documentation and interoperability today. The announcement is regarding the following products: Windows Vista (including the .NET Framework), Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Office 2007, Exchange Server 2007, and Office SharePoint Server 2007. The four principles that have been declared are:
- ensuring open connections
- promoting data portability
- enhancing support for industry standards
- fostering more open engagement with customers and the industry, including open source communities.
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