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An Open Letter to ISO

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In light of the recent events relating to the standardization process of EOOXML, it seems appropriate to look into possible standardization of the process itself.

It seems ISO is not prepared for a politicized process where a big and influential commercial enterprise will use any means possible to push its own standard through to certification.

Committees are flooded by the vendor in support of the standard. Votes are bought and results are hijacked. Several national bodies have flawed and skewed procedures open for corruption.

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