On 29/02/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > During preparation for the DFD I am currently searching for reasons why open > standards are important for end-users. One apparent reason is "choice" and > all its implications. However, other pro open standard arguments such > as "availability", "no royalty when implementing" and so on won't impress > typical end-users. > Of course "choice" is clearly a really strong argument, but I am still in > search for other ones...
Andy Updegrove has, I think, nailed it here: http://www.consortiuminfo.org/standardsblog/article.php?story=20080224143425160 Proper standards are increasingly vital to participation in society and democracy. - d. _______________________________________________ Discussion mailing list [email protected] https://mail.fsfeurope.org/mailman/listinfo/discussion
