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OOXML: Why Is It Bad, and What Can We Do?

Why is OOXML a bad standard? What does it mean for open source developers? And what, if anything, can menbers of the open source community do, now that OOXML has been adopted by the ISO?

We love to talk about open standards in the computer industry. But how do such standards get created? The story of OOXML, officially accepted as of today by the ISO, is a cautionary tale.


Will Open Standards Keep the Navy Afloat?

The US Navy is switching to open standards. What does this mean for open source? And what's the difference between open source and open standards, anyway?

According to an article in the March 6th issue of Federal Computer Week, the US Navy will only acquire systems based on open technologies and standards.



Why Did Microsoft Change its Mind?

Internet Explorer is the most popular Web browser, with substantially higher market share than its nearest competitor, Mozilla's Firefox browser. That's true in spite of the fact that Firefox's market share has been steadily climbing.

But Internet Explorer has also been a source of frustration for Web developers, because of its selective approach to standards. Microsoft promises that the next version will be different. Why is this significant change underfoot?