[odf-discuss] Gnome Foundation and ECMA

[Lars Noodén]

Jeff Waugh wrote:
> <quote who="Lars Noodén">
> 
>> If GNOME is backing MOOX, then just put that out in the open instead.
>> We want to know where GNOME stands:
> 
> a) You know where GNOME stands. It was stated in my very first email.

No, we don't.  That's why this thread is dragging on and on.

The mouth says GNOME is not supporting MOOX.  The wallet / hands say
supporting MOOX.  There is a disconnect there between word and deed
which many people have pointed out.

> b) A statement from the GNOME Foundation will be released next week.

I would in that case encourage running the press release past some
outsiders to be sure that it is likely to be interpreted in the way that
you wish.  Regardless of what we disagree on, we can probably agree that
there has been trouble getting the message across.  Having someone else
write the announcement and having outsiders correct it may make sense.

> I don't expect (b) to have any greater impact on your attitude than (a),
> sadly.

It won't if it is as unclear and self-contradictory as your earlier
messages in this thread, sadly.  But that's fine.  An unclear and
self-contradictory answer is better than none.

I do feel that as a result of this dialog I now have a better
understanding of GNOME's position in regards to both office suite
formats and strategy.

-Lars