[odf-discuss] [Fwd: OOXML]

[marbux]

The situation is known and is being dealt with. Trust me.

Best,

Marbux

On 1/22/07, Ian Lynch <ian.lynch at zmsl.com> wrote:
> Can anyone and everyone follow this up. I'm really quire surprised
> because I assumed IBM and Sun through the ODA would be lobbying. I'm off
> on holiday soon so no real time to do much about it.
>
> Ian
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: mikeb at gbdirect.co.uk
> To: ian.lynch at zmsl.com
> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:48:25 +0000
> Subject: OOXML
> Hi Ian,
>
> I've written to the chair of the BSI panel on XML, on behalf of the UKUUG, objecting to the fast-track
> proposal for OOXML.
>
> So far the ONLY negative voices he has heard are from me and from Sebastian Rahtz at Oxford (in response
> to my asking Sebastian to write).
>
> If we are to defeat the fast-track proposal an urgent write-in campaign needs to be organised.
>
> Is it possible to get each member of OSC individually to write to him? This really can make a difference
> I think.
>
> Grounds for objecting should be fears of
>
> - user confusion
> - bringing BSI and ISO/IEC into disrepute
> - technical deficiencies in the proposal
>
> All of which need to be clarified before accepting the proposal, because fast-tracking it does not allow
> those to be resolved.
>
> The chair of the BSI panel is Francis Cave (francis at franciscave.com).
>
> Objections need to be in by Friday at the latest, earlier is better.
>
> Do you think there is any chance of getting some results on this?
>
> The same should be done by Schoolforge members perhaps?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
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