[odf-discuss] Gnome, Ecma, and what governments (and FOSS?) should have done

[M. Fioretti]

On Fri, Nov 02, 2007 01:48:43 AM -0700, Daniel Carrera
(daniel at zmsl.com) wrote:

> Alberto Said:
> > Gnome is participating in the ISO process since the moment that
> > Microsoft can say (and is saying and marketing everywhere) that
> > Gnome has participated in the deverlopment of ECMA-376 (DIS
> > 29500).
>
> That Microsoft can lie about it is not to be blamed on
> Gnome. Jody/Gnome is *not* participating in the ISO ballot
> resolution process. Microsoft can lie, and Microsoft can insinuate
> in a way that makes people think that they are. But it is very
> unfair to take Microsoft's lie as truth and blaming Gnome.

What Alberto probably meant, or at least the reason why *I* share his
concern, is that since it is obvious in advance how Microsoft will lie
if given the opportunity, giving them that opportunity may have not
been the smartest thing to do. Marketing-wise, of course.

> But let's not conflate that with the believe that Gnome or Jody is
> participating in the ISO ballot resolution process.

Yes, this got lost in the beginning of the discussion, even if
practically makes less difference than we'd wish. Thanks for making it
clear.

Ciao,
	Marco
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