Re: OOXML [was Re: GNOME Foundation Board Meeting Minutes :: 7/6/07]

["Corey Burger" <corey burger gmail com>]

On 10/29/07, Jeff Waugh <jdub perkypants org> wrote:
> <quote who="Luis Villa">
>
> > So, uh... this apparently didn't happen, and now we're getting flamed
> > (rightfully) for appearing to give a stamp of approval to a deeply flawed
> > standard. So... when is the board making this happen?
>
> Although I disagree with the tone and content of your email, an announcement
> is pending about a related issue, which may address concerns (legitimate or
> not) raised about GNOME's involvement in TC45-M. Participation in the TC45-M
> process does not imply approval or support for ISO standardisation of OOXML.

Wait a sec. The simple matter is that we are getting hammered for
something that isn't even true. How is the board fixing that?

Corey