Open Document Formats: We hate to say “We told you so…”

But, we TOLD you so. Ever since the debate over open document format policies began in Massachusetts, ACT has advocated goals-based policies rather than proscriptive policies mandating specific technologies. The best policies for ensuring interoperability, competition, and long-term document access are those that create a flexible framework that allows for [...]

By |2016-12-21T00:15:18-05:00October 31st, 2007|Blog, Open Standards|

Mass Officially Approves OoXML. PJ, Please Step Away From the Ledge.

Yesterday, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts released the final version of its Enterprise Technical Reference Model (ETRM) and it <gasp> included a thumbs up for the Microsoft/Apple/British Library-sponsored Ecma-376 Office Open XML standard. Don't worry PJ, Bob, et al.  It's not a sign of the apocalypse, the Rapture, or the Quickening.  [...]

By |2016-12-21T00:15:24-05:00August 2nd, 2007|Blog, Open Standards|

Choosing ODF – the Right Way

Brazil, India and Italy recently joined the Open Document Format parade, according to today's press release from the ODF Alliance. Brazil will recommend ODF as the government's preferred format, India decided to use ODF at its tax office, and Italy will recognize ODF as national standard. Is this good or [...]

By |2014-04-14T10:08:07-04:00November 28th, 2006|Blog, Open Standards|
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