OOXML is now an official standard, which means it has been accepted by the standards organization. However, at least 3 of its members still disagree. Brazil, India and South Africa have registered their complaints and protest the OOXML’s recognition as an international standard. [Continue]
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Microsoft’s OOXML, which was vying for a fast-track approval, has been shown a thumbs down. It will now be tackled in the Ballot Resolution Meeting according to the standardization process. Microsoft is still looking at the positive side, applauding the support it has got. [Continue]
The Standardization Process For OOXML
If you have been wondering, like me, about the standardization process at ISO, Andy Updegrove answers the question. I have been following the developments, not because it is getting dramatic, but because this will truly affect an end user like me. Also, somewhere this will also give us an insight into the standards world and what does it really take to become a standard. [Continue]
Adobe Opening PDF To ISO
Scoble broke the news that Adobe is opening up the specification of PDF. PDF is one of the early document types that worked across various platforms. Although it is commendable, I do not think it will cause new developments, tools like OpenOffice have supported PDF conversion for quite some time. [Continue]
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