__/ [ Robert Parsonage ] on Sunday 11 February 2007 15:52 \__
> On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:15:33 +0000, B Gruff wrote:
>
>> If I'm reading this correctly, the Microsoft application for "Fast
>> tracking" MS XML through ISO is now refused - derailed if you like -
>> and the application will need to follow the normal, detailed
>> examination and review.
>
> This is excellent news indeed. One can only hope that ISO conclude
> that only one document format standard is necessary. If Microsoft
> believe ODF isn't up to snuff they can offer enhancements to it.
No, no proprietary 'extentions', thank you. *smile* That's just what they
have been doing to any industry standard or recommendation over the years. A
certain Halloween memo suggests that not innovation was the motive, but
sabotage rather.
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