Microsoft executives have accused IBM of single-handedly leading an effort to block the software giant from having its Office Open XML standard approved by the International Standards Organisation (ISO).
The company will sponsor an open-source project to create converter between Ecma Open XML and Chinese standard as well as new ODF converters.
Microsoft's bid to make the Open XML (OOXML) file formats international standards has succeeded, barring any last-minute changes. The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is scheduled to issue the official communique today.
An online petition posted by Microsoft to fast-track the standardisation of its Office Open XML document format masks the company's concern over the procedure, according to a leading open-source advocate.
Weeks out from a crucial ISO vote in Geneva on the ratification of Microsoft's proposed Open XML standard, Microsoft is engaged in a last ditch campaign to convince the wider industry that its endeavours are in the best interests of users.
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