Pueblo Native wrote:
While some of these points may have more or less merit to them, the first one is a no-starter: "There is *already a standard ISO26300 named Open Document Format (ODF)*: a dual standard adds cost to industry, government and citizens;"
Now, I use OO and love it, but I am not so arrogant as to assume that it is or should be the ONLY standard out there. Let a thousand flowers bloom and let the consumer decide what they want. As long as they have that power, I'm happy even if they choose Microsoft's OXML format.
So as I understand your comment, when it comes to a standard, we should all have our own? Or even worse, Microsoft should decide what can and cannot be in it? IMO, this OXML is Microsoft's attempt to circumvent the standard ODF as they cannot compete on a level playing field. IMHO, standards are no place for variety. Let applications compete for how well they support the standards, but with multiple targets, it only ensures no (or all) will be hit. I would rather adhere to one standard, and as its limits are exposed, to amend the one standard rather than have 100 so-called standards. Already signed the petition. -- Joe Morris Registered Linux user 231871 running openSUSE 10.2 x86_64 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org