[Openxml] [Fwd: OOXML Vote]

[Edgar Landivar]

Dear Mr. Rabon,

I am not quite sure that I was the intended recipient of this letter.

However, as head of PaloSanto Solutions, an important provider of open 
source technology in Ecuador and Red Hat partner, we are supporting 
efforts to disapprove this new format. We will be promoting a negative 
vote on it and hope all related officials do the same.

We look forward to a world with an interoperable standard with all the 
benefits that brings.

Best regards,

-- 
Edgar Landívar
MEGATELCON S. A.
PaloSanto Solutions -- Open Source Innovation
http://www.palosanto.com http://www.elastix.org
Oficina Guayaquil, Ecuador: Cdla. Nueva Kennedy Calle E #222
  Telfefax: +5934-228-3268 / +5934-229-4440 / +5934-228-4356
Oficina Quito, Ecuador: Calle Inglaterra E3-57 y Av. República
  Teléfono: +5932-252-9892


Edgar Valenzuela Villacis wrote:
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> Asunto: OOXML Vote
> De:     "tom rabon" <trabon en redhat.com>
> Fecha:  Mie, 22 de Agosto de 2007, 4:30 pm
> Para:   evalenzuela en inen.gov.ec
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> Dear Mr. Landivar:
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> 	I know that you have heard from a number of technology companies
> regarding the upcoming OOXML Deliberations and Vote. My company, Red
> Hat,  is the world's premier provider of open source technology
> solutions to enterprises and governments. We have a significant interest
> in the OOXML Vote.
>      I am writing to ask for your support in backing a single global
> document format standard.  One global open standard would maximize the
> benefits of the marketplace, encourage innovation, interoperability,
> competition and choice. As I am reminded each time I attempt to use my
> CDMA cellphone outside of the United States, more than one format can
> lead to confusion and frustration on the part of those who actually use
> the technology.
>      Last year the ISO certified Open Document Format ("ODF") as a
> global standard for document formats with a unanimous vote from its
> members. ODF is now an approved global standard for file creation,
> sharing and storage. ODF is clear, relevant, open and available for
> every vendor. It is supported by a global community of interest
> (specifically represented by the ODF Alliance with over 500 members) and
> users across industries reliant on open, collaborative and scalable
> information technologies.
>      Another standard for office documents has been proposed called the
> “Office Open XML” (OOXML). It has been approved by the European Computer
> Manufacturers Association (ECMA) and it is seeking fast track adoption
> from the ISO on September 2nd, 2007.  ISO endorsement of OOXML would
> have serious long-term consequences for the development of, and
> investments in, the global IT industry.
>      I would encourage you to disapprove OOXML, as such an action would
> provide greater impetus for convergence of the OOXML specification with
> the ODF international standard.  This convergence would serve the
> industry and governments through greater availability of multiple,
> interoperable applications.
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> Here are a number of specific concerns we have with OOXML:
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> Specific to the OOXML specification that is currently under ballot in
> ISO/IEC JTC1 (DIS 29500 – Ecma 376/Open OfficeXML), the key issues and
> concerns are:
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> OOXML does not satisfy the criteria used to define standards.  Standards
> should be repeatable, optimal/best practices and interoperable.
> Not precise, repeatable, common.
> Does not preserve a nation’s sovereign right to their document data and
> its long term preservation
> Benefits only a single vender’s implementation
> Does not support today’s heterogeneous operating system deployments and
> dictates a Microsoft Windows operating system.
> Was rushed and is riddled with hundreds of technical flaws that must be
> addressed.
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>      Ecuador has an opportunity to cast a very important vote on this
> matter.  I appreciate very much for your consideration of our position
> and support of a single global document format.
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> Sincerely,
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> Tom Rabon
> Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs
> Red Hat Inc
> 919/ 754-4141
> email: trabon en redhat.com
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