By pushing for ISO certification for OOXML, Tsilas said, Microsoft wants to ensure that consumers will have a choice when it comes to document file formats.
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“We see it as a complementary product. But it is a common misconception that Microsoft remains closed to ODF,” he said. “Not true. ODF documents are supported by OOXML and vice versa.
Sometimes you really don't want to comment as you want to see yourself how ODF documents are supported by Open XML. You can find all the quotes in an article published by the Star-Techcentral, the number one service for IT from outer space
a) Provided one international open standard exists and company x is going to standardise its xformat that does virtually the same we will get two formats, in other words more choice.
b) A second standard complements the first one.
Conclusions: Why don't you get a third, your own standard ISO stamped so the market place gets even more choice.
Which reminds me of watching SAW IV in a Brussels cinema with Benjamin. Subject's name is OOXML. 3000 pages; …
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If the terrible craft of Microsoft's standard doesn't turn your stomach, the borderline pornographic propaganda will.
Make your choice.