Re: [tdf-discuss] Re: Do not support writing to OOXML format

Craig,

Please remember that both LibO and OpenO can already *read* the
formats and the issue is whether or not it is practical or pragmatic
to put effort into developing something to *write* the OOXML form.

On 02/01/2011 00:50, Craig A. Eddy wrote:
> Barbara,
>
> First, ODF IS the ISO standard - honestly made so without the dirty
> tricks that MS used to stuff the committee and force it to approve
> something that wasn't ready to be used by anyone.
>
> Second, MS refuses to support any ODF except the one that is actually an
> ISO standard.  That makes their version of ODF suspect as to its actual
> compatibility.
>
> I don't suggest using the same tactics on MS as it is using on Open
> Source Software.  Doing to others as they do to you is NOT a recommended
> tactic for honest people or organizations (though it's too often been
> used, in my arrogant opinion [There AIN'T no such thing as a humble
> opinion]).
>
> By being able to read .doc and .docx formats LO demonstrates it's
> willingness to at least reach out to MS and its customers.  Therefore,
> LO ends up being the good guy.
>
> Craig
> Tyche

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