Why open standards are extremely beneficial to end users - TDF Community Blog

This blog post from the TDF Community Blog explains why open standards are extremely beneficial to end users. Open standards, such as HTML, USB, and PDF, are publicly available sets of rules that govern how technology works and are not owned by any company. They offer users significant advantages over proprietary solutions, including reduced vendor lock-in, better compatibility between devices and applications, more competition and better products, better accessibility, greater transparency and trust, and a healthier technology ecosystem.