[odf-discuss] OOXML: The next step

[robert_weir at us.ibm.com]

> 
> I will restate those questions here without reference to what I 
> believe the Directives require. 

> 1. Will ODF v. 1.2 clearly and unambiguously specify the conformity 
> requirements essential to achieve the interoperability?
> 
> [ ] Yes     [ ] No
> 
> 2. Will interoperability between *different* IT systems using ODF v.
> 1.2 as the "standardised interface" for mutual use of exchanged 
> information  be demonstrated?
> 
> [ ] Yes     [ ] No

On your first question, JTC1 Directives, Annex I is clear that conformity 
alone is not always the entire basis for interoperability:

"However, the confidence in interoperability given by conformity to one or 
more standards is not always sufficient and there may be need to use an 
interoperability assessment methodology in demonstrating
interoperability between two or more IT systems in practice."

So it is clear that conformity requirements are a necessary (essential) 
but not always sufficient basis for achieving interoperability.

So with that clarification (essential == necessary, but not sufficient) , 
I believe that ODF 1.2 (as well as ODF 1.0 and ODF 1.1) are fully in 
accord with JTC1 requirements.

As for your second question, you have changed a word in the text.   JTC1 
Directives require that interoperability be "demonstrable".  It does not 
specify or require an actual demonstration.  So I'll say that ODF 1.2 (and 
ODF 1.0 and ODF 1.1) comply with that requirement, that interoperability 
is capable of demonstration.


-Rob
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