[odf-discuss] ISO essay contest

[Sander Marechal]

Michiel Leenaars wrote:
> probably most people have missed this so far, but last week an excellent
> opportunity to let ISO know what it should do in future OOXML-like
> situations popped up (see also below): 
> 
> I think there might be some people here under 35 (I just passed that
> bar, unfortunately) that can devote some of their allotted blog time to
> writing an offline essay to indirectly tell the chair of ISO what is
> wrong with the current process and how to improve its processes towards
> sustainable and safe economic development.

I'm only 28 yet, but I don;t think I can pas this bar:

> The contest is open to permanent employees of standardization
> institutions, members of ISO, in developing countries and economies in
> transition. Delegates and experts involved in ISO technical work, duly
> authorized by the ISO member in their country, may also participate. 
> 
> To take part, candidates must be under 35 years old, write an essay on
> the proposed theme and complete the contest entry form.

Althpough, if MS can bully their way into ISO, perhaps so can I :-)

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Sander Marechal
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