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• Microsoft criticised for Open XML petition

  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.

• Microsoft prepares for final OOXML battle

  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.

• Microsoft accuses IBM of OOXML smear campaign

  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).

• Microsoft OOXML becomes an ISO standard

  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.

• ISO approval 'unlikely for Microsoft Open XML'

  The International Organisation for Standardisation is unlikely to adopt Microsoft Office Open XML format, now that it has approved the OpenDocument Format, according to analyst group Gartner.

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• War rages on over Microsoft's OOXML plans

  What is it about Microsoft's proposed OOXML standard that has boffins hurling death threats at each other?

Reviews (2)

• How open is the new Office?

  Microsoft says it's opening its Office desktop software by adding support for XML--a move that should help companies free up access to shared information. But there's a catch: It has yet to disclose the underlying XML dialect.

• Corel WordPerfect Office 11

  Current WordPerfect customers should certainly upgrade to Office 11.0. But SOHO users won't need some of the functionality.

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