Business Object export file is UTF-8 Code

recently, we updated our business objects and found all the reports export from business objects will have 3 extra characters in the front of the first row in the Csv file, however our client's Linux system does not recognize these 3 code (EF BB BF), does any one know how to export file from business object change to regular code like ANSI code?

Hello Cleo,
I'm assuming you're using Desktop Intelligence documents - (BusinessObjects Full Client), and that this happens with CSV and text exports.
Would this be correct?
If so, I can move this over to the Desktop Intelligence forum.
Sincerely,
Ted Ueda

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