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OOXML expert: ODF standard is broken: OOXML expert: ODF standard is brokenI guess this guy is digging a deeper hole for himself...He's already been debunked (See http://www.robweir.com/blog/2008/05/odf-validation-for-dummies.html), and he may be in trouble in the UK for being one of the key figured in switching the UK vote on OOXML.Fair enoughPropose amendments to fix the flaws...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), OpenDocument Format, Office Open XML; Discussion threads 2008-05-02
Microsoft Office 2007 fails OOXML conformance test: Microsoft Office 2007 fails OOXML conformance testYes Microsoft said this months agoThey have not yet changed Office to keep up with spec changes negotiated during the ISO standardization process. They have long ago made announcements regarding this and their plans for bringing it into compliance.I can't decide which was more...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, Microsoft Corp., Office Open XML, Microsoft Office, ISO, software, Microsoft Office 2007; Discussion threads 2008-04-21
OOXML appeal possible, but looks unlikely: OOXML appeal possible, but looks unlikelyStandingISO has also stated that it will only accept appeals of NB votes from the NB itself. In other words, the only ones who can appeal (for instance) Norway's vote are the people who filed it.Either paid for or bullied into submissionThe results are...; Tags: Office Open XML; Discussion threads 2008-04-17
OOXML appeal possible, but looks unlikely: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has not received a formal appeal of its approval of Office Open XML as a standard, but it looks more unlikely with each day that passes. To date, there have been "no appeals and I have no way...; Tags: ISO, Office Open XML, Iso standards, Process Improvement, Quality, Business Operations, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-04-17
ISO calls for end to Open XML 'personal attacks': ISO calls for end to Open XML 'personal attacks'Or else ... ?[i]All members of the SC 34 committee will have to be given access to the final text of the OOXML standard by May 1 at the latest, the meeting also resolved.[/i]Considering that ISO directives require that that final text...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, ISO, OOXML, attack, personal attack; Discussion threads 2008-04-15

EU investigating OOXML vote: EU investigating OOXML voteNot suprised at all given all of the dirty tricks. And, even if OOXML werenot approved, the actions are still just as bad.Are you surprised that the EU investigating OOXML vote?They are doing everything in their power to "evict" Microsoft from the EU, leaving only "homegrown" Linux...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), OpenOffice, OPEN SOURCE, OOXML, OpenDocument Format, Microsoft Corp., OOXML Standard; Discussion threads 2008-04-02
Ubuntu's Shuttleworth blames ISO for OOXML's win: Ubuntu's Shuttleworth blames ISO for OOXML's winBut of course he doesThat is all he ever does, complain about everybody else.All very good points he is making. A sad day, but, not sure we have heardthe end of it yet. There are bound to be appeals, and the EU is already...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, OOXML, ISO, Shuttleworth, Microsoft Corp., Ubuntu; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
Microsoft wasting no time rejoicing in its OOXML win: Microsoft wasting no time rejoicing in its OOXML winLong live the Microsoft Zimbabwe standardIn recognition of ISO adoption of IS 29500 it will hence forth be formally known ans the Zimbabwe stand.Microsoft vote riggers (sorry I mean keen standards followers) were quoted as saying "we learnt all about ballot...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, Sanity, Microsoft Corp., OOXML; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
Microsoft claims victory in ISO struggle over OOXML: Microsoft claims victory in ISO struggle over OOXMLApril Fools?[i]My problem here is not with Microsoft. I know for certain that Steve Ballmer is a great and good man.[/i]I'm sorry, but if a corporation corrupts a standards process the way they did, the person at the helm of that corporation is...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), ISO standards, Microsoft Corp., OOXML, OpenDocument Format, ISO; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
OOXML: Unofficially yes, formal announcement Wed.: OOXML: Unofficially yes, formal announcement Wed.So the anti-MS crowd should be happy, right?I mean, they have been crying for years that MS should open up their formats.Oh wait, what is that you say? MS opening up their formats takes away another club the MS haters can use to bash...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Office, OOXML, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, formal announcement; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
OOXML said to win ISO standardization approval with 75 percent of the vote: OOXML said to win ISO standardization approval with 75 percent of the voteIt's capitalism, all right!A capital offense against mankind.And all the sheep bleat happily as they line up to be sheared.This is fantastic newsThis means that the man on the street can sponsor Penelope and Rupert's riches through their...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, OOXML, ISO, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
Norweigan civil war: Call to recall OOXML 'yes' vote: Norweigan civil war: Call to recall OOXML 'yes' voteThe OSI should be telling us why they delayed anouncing the vote. Thereason they gave is bogus. They should tell us that there are irregularities that prevent them from releasing the vote. The silence is deafening.ISO value in troubleIt is sad that...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, ISO, Norweigan, OOXML; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
Still no word: ISO to announce results of OOXML vote Wednesday: Still no word: ISO to announce results of OOXML vote WednesdayWill Microsoft declare before Mugabeit's a race to the result .......Pretty sad the way the standards system is being trampled on here. It issupposed to be about the merits, NOT politics.Another thing, this is giving OSI a black eye. An...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, ISO, OOXML; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
'Scandal' over Norway's vote for OOXML: 'Scandal' over Norway's vote for OOXMLOh Please!You know what, there are a million things more important than this format issue.At the end of the day, instead of asking or negotiating with MS to submit XLS and DOC to ISO, someone decided thata) Microsoft is evilb) Binary formats are badc) XML...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), OPEN SOURCE, OOXML, Microsoft Corp., OpenDocument Format; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
OOXML vs. ODF: Lessons learned: OOXML vs. ODF: Lessons learnedIt taught Microsoft that its days are numberedas an all powerful monopoly, and that it cannot just run roughshod wherever it likes without an equal and opposite reaction.It's taught us, the community, that maybe it's time to start lots of lobbying of our own. Perhaps lots...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), OOXML, OpenDocument Format, Lessons Learned, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
Details emerge of 'shocking' OOXML meeting: Details emerge of 'shocking' OOXML meeting*New* news of *new* shocking meetings...... at http://www.groklaw.net/ (Groklaw).LOL...Anyone that uses Groklaw as a source for any kind of information should probably know that Groklaw is the gutter tabloid of the internet.There is absolutely nothing unbiased about that sorry part of the internet.Seriously, someone thought...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, OOXML, Details Emerge, Groklaw; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
Microsoft's OOXML gets ISO approval ... maybe: Microsoft's OOXML gets ISO approval ... maybeFraud and corruption is the new International standard.Congratulations Microsoft for absolutely nothing of value, and enjoy the backlash ;-)Interesting language"[i]Microsoft maintains that Office dominates on the desktop worldwide and that OOXML is a de facto standard anyway[/i]"In other words, MS thinks that whatever they...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, German Standard, OOXML, Microsoft Corp., ISO, Microsoft Office, irregularity, Microsoft OOXML; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
OOXML vs. ODF - Should Ed Tech care?: OOXML vs. ODF - Should Ed Tech care?Well...It's not as though OOXML is going to be viable as a standard (in the intended sense of the word). It's more like where Microsoft wants to go.The major issue is that (already) Microsoft itself isn't following what they submitted as a standard,...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), ISO standards, Process improvement, OOXML, Microsoft Corp., OpenDocument Format; Discussion threads 2008-03-30
Microsoft OOXML standardization bid: The clock is ticking: Microsoft OOXML standardization bid: The clock is tickingRe:IMHO, it should get standardized as technically it's superior (again anyone will argue) so I'll say it's supports a superset of features than ODF and can accomodate all the features Office offers. But I doubt it will be standardized by ISO. Foolish Governments...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), ISO standards, Process improvement, Open XML, FUD, Microsoft Corp., OpenDocument Format, ISO; Discussion threads 2008-03-28
OOXML standard vote down to the wire: OOXML standard vote down to the wireFor the latest OOXML vote news...unfettered by potential or imaginable gravitational warpage by commercial interests, visit Groklaw (http://www.groklaw.net/.Thanks for the link........And..... For all the poor deluded people who cannot think outside the Microsoft box... here is a roundup of current events: The world grew...; Tags: Taxes, Free trade, Word processors, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-03-28