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Microsoft to open up Outlook data format

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Published: 27 Oct 2009 12:01 GMT

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Microsoft said on Monday that it will open up the data format behind its Outlook program.

In a blog posting, Microsoft group manager Paul Lorimer said the company is working to publish the specifications behind Outlook's .pst files.

"Data portability has become an increasing need for our customers and partners as more information is stored and shared in digital formats," Lorimer wrote. "One scenario that has come up recently is how to further improve platform-independent access to email, calendar, contacts and other data generated by Microsoft Outlook."

For more on this story, see Microsoft to open up Outlook data format on CNET News.

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