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Story: ISO calls for end to OOXML 'personal attacks'

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Posted by: ator1940 (Wednesday 16 April 2008, 1:47 PM)

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OOXML personal attacks.

Well stated Chris, had this format gone through a normal presentation, and was as clean as ODF, then maybe it might have made it on it's own merits.
Unfortunately, this is not the Micro$oft way of doing business. Wait for a few years and watch OOXML, as it may be the only non-standard, standard available.

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