The Bureau of Indian Standards has given the finger to OOXML. Despite the BRIC votes being regarded as influential, I doubt if the voting process makes any difference because ESR has expressed concerns that Microsoft has resorted to corruption and bribery inside the ISO.
M$, where do you want to go today ? Judge Thomas Jackson’s Courtroom ? Man, I get vague memories of Enron for some reason ….
Further Reading:
- Why is OOXML defective by design ?
- Say No to OOXML
Update: The WashingtonPost reports on Microsoft’s dirty tactics.
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