Spring is here. In the last two weeks I've seen the snowdrops and the crocuses bloom. Spring is here. But don't look outside. Forgot the newly-fallen snow. This is New England. Late snow fall is unwelcome, though not unusual. But in no case will it … [Continue reading] about The first harvest of the season
The ODF Validation Service
No, this has nothing to do with getting discounted parking if you use ODF, though that is an intriguing idea... Daniel Carrera (OpenDocument Fellowship and the OASIS ODF TC) has a new blog and with it comes news of a new ODF tool, an ODF Validator … [Continue reading] about The ODF Validation Service
The Case for a Single Document Format: Part II
This is Part II of a four-part post. In Part I we surveyed of a number of different problem domains, some that resulted in a single standard, some that resulted in multiple standards. In this post, Part II, we'll try to explain the forces that … [Continue reading] about The Case for a Single Document Format: Part II
Cannibalism
A interesting post by Bob Sutor. What is OOXML's real competition, and how does that help ODF? The dynamics get interesting when you are hindered by your own install base. The main selling point of OOXML is its claimed 100% compatibility with the … [Continue reading] about Cannibalism
Pruning Raspberries
The earth does not yield up her sweet fruits unrecompensed. For every berry I will harvest in September, I pay now an equal measure of sweat and blood. Hunched down and with thick gloves, I navigate the thicket of thorny bramble canes, the red … [Continue reading] about Pruning Raspberries