2007/9/14, John Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > James Knott wrote: > > William Case wrote: > > > >> On the other hand, whatever one thinks of Microsoft they are not > stupid. > >> They must be making some consumer claims (true or not). OOXML is a new > >> file type, so they can't logically base their argument on existing > >> widespread use. > >> > >> What is going on? > >> > >> > >> > >> > > They also claim it improves "compatibility", though I don't know how. > > > > > > > > Compatibility with Microsoft products, perhaps ;-) > Now, though, I'm curious as to what Microsoft does in response to this. > Do they: > > A. Adopt ODP as it is already "open standard" > B. Try another run at ISO certificaiton > C. Go back to those governments and try to have them repeal those laws > about ISO certification on the grounds that it harms "consumer choice". > > My guess would be at C.
My guess would be «B», in February 2008, preceeded by more of the same - packing the national standards boards with more Microsoft «partners». If nothing is done to counter these moves, they will most likely succeed.... Henri
