Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 4th Sep 2007 21:40 UTC, submitted by archiesteel
Microsoft has failed in its attempt to have its Office Open XML document format fast-tracked straight to the status of an international standard by the International Organization for Standardization. The proposal must now be revised to take into account the negative comments made during the voting process. Microsoft expects that a second vote early next year will result in approval, it said Tuesday. That is by no means certain, however, given the objections raised by some national standards bodies.
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RE[11]: Miguel de Icaza's take
by SReilly on Wed 5th Sep 2007 15:43
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RE[11]: Miguel de Icaza's take
by archiesteel on Wed 5th Sep 2007 19:59
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Member since:2005-07-02
Hello? Raising the possiblity that someone is being paid off (with absolutely NO evidence, I might add) isn't insulting his integrity?
No, it's called "considering all possibilities." I did state very clearly that my personal belief is that he's naive - but I'm forced to consider other alternatives if I want to be intellectually honest. Since MS has a history of buying approval, I must consider that possibilty, however repulsed I am by it
I would be really, really disappointed if Miguel had been bought out, but I can't let this fact prevent me from considering that possibility.
RE[12]: Miguel de Icaza's take
by sappyvcv on Thu 6th Sep 2007 11:31
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2006-07-04
"First, I don't insult his integrity. I do give him the benefit of the doubt that he's naive enough to think that MS is really interested in creating a truly open file format which will increase interoperability between platforms. I really believe Miguel thinks MS has changed his ways. The other hypothesis was given as another possibility, which I feel is less likely, but sadly must also consider. "
Hello? Raising the possiblity that someone is being paid off (with absolutely NO evidence, I might add) isn't insulting his integrity? Wow.
I see that smear tactics and character assassination are now the weapon of choice. That's a shame.
Edited 2007-09-05 13:33