Microsoft Bans LibreOffice Developer's Account Without Explanation
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Summary
Microsoft banned LibreOffice developer Mike Kaganski from its services without warning, citing a violation of its Services Agreement. Kaganski claims the ban occurred while he was performing routine tasks, such as sending technical emails to the LibreOffice development mailing list. The article highlights Microsoft's alleged uncooperativeness in resolving the issue, raising concerns about the company's treatment of open-source alternatives.
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According to Mike, this happened last Monday when he tried to send a technical email to the LibreOffice dev mailing list, which is a normal part of his routine.
A LibreOffice developer has shared his experience of having his Microsoft account banned, and how the company has been uncooperative in helping him recover it.
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