[dsdl-discuss] Re: Options re timetable

Martin, All,

Might it not be more politic to ask them to cut us some slack? ... The
fast tracking is only a contributory factor to the perceived slowness of
standardisation. The real problem is that we're a small volunteer force,
with other commitments. If OOXML was taken elsewhere, would it really
allow us to keep to ISO's (probably unrealistic) schedule?

I think it might be better to point out (as you did to Ken) that we're
doing good work, we're stretched, and we're the crucial WG through which
such things as ODF/OOXML need to progress. We could point out that DSDL
even "as is" is already a basis for ODF and the re-drafting of OOXML.

In other words I think our position should be "we're special - support
us". I think we will benefit, in the long run, from the attention OOXML
(etc) generates.

If that approach doesn't work, we could then introduce a more militant
note along the lines you suggest ....

- Alex.

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> [mailto:dsdl-discuss-bounce@dsdl.org] On Behalf Of Martin Bryan
> Sent: 31 October 2006 07:56
> To: dsdl-discuss@dsdl.org
> Subject: [dsdl-discuss] Options re timetable
>
> Dear DSDLers
>
> Given the pressure we are currently being put under by
> national standards bodies and the ISO Central Secretariat to
> deliver the delayed parts of DSDL I propose we send the
> following unambiguous message to ISO CS and BSI, with a copy
> to Microsoft:
>
> Until such time as SC34 WG1 are able to complete their work
> on ISO 19757 to the satisfaction of national standards bodies
> and the ISO Central Secretariat we will be unable to waste
> any more time discussing fast-track standards, such as ODF,
> or advising those preparing to use the fast-track procedure,
> such as OOXML, which have taken up far too much of our
> valuable discussion and work time over the past 18 months.
>
> Anyone object to me sending this?
>
> Martin
>
>
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