On second reading, they have been extremely careful in their choice of words. About the only firm contestable statement they make as fact is "Supporting Open XML as an ISO standard is a good thing for New Zealand". The rest of the statements are either trivially true, or "We believe"/"We urge" drivel.
Cheers, Carl. On 29/08/07, Carl Cerecke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've read it. I'm pretty sure it contravenes something on: > > http://www.asa.co.nz/code_ethics.php > > Make a difference here: > > http://www.asa.co.nz/complaint_form.php > > So. Who is going to torture themselves by transcribing it for those > who don't get the paper? > > Cheers, > Carl. > > On 29/08/07, Ross Drummond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was intrigued to find an open letter from Microsoft addressed "To all New > > Zealanders" on page C5 of todays Christchurch Press. > > > > It urges Standards New Zealand to support the ISO ratification of Open XML > > standard. > > > > Cheers Ross Drummond > > > > I note from the letter that Microsoft's Christchurch office is one floor > > above > > my ISP. I hope that the Microsofties are taking precautions against the evil > > emanations from the Debian boxes on the floor below. > > >
