Britains BSI OOXML approval suprising to some. Get the word out! http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-49352/britains-bsi-ooxml-approval-suprising-to-some-get-the-word-out Posts in the discussion thread "Britains BSI OOXML approval suprising to some. Get the word out!" - Commentor on Channel Register who worked on reviewing the fast track document surprised at BSI rumours. Suggests contact information to lobby BSI. http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-49352#post-132374 Britains BSI OOXML approval suprising to some. Get the word out! http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-49352/britains-bsi-ooxml-approval-suprising-to-some-get-the-word-out#post-132374 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:38:18 +0000 kieron 102721 http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2008/03/26/bsi_vote_yes_ooxml/comments/

"I can't believe this is true. Although my period as a member of IST/41 (the BSI panel that is reviewing the fast-track document) was short, there was an air of intellectual honesty that gave me some modest pride being a part of it.

I really find it incomprehensible that the BSI panel might have changed its recommendation. The draft standard is truly, truly, appalling.

I will be fascinated to see if the rumor of a 5-1 change of mind is really true. If so, there will be a lot of explaining to do.

And I'd point out to anyone reading this that the panel is only advisory. If you feel that they have made a mistake, give the BSI a call on +44 (0)20 8996 9001 or email them at moc.labolg-isb|secivresc#moc.labolg-isb|secivresc

The ICT/-/1 (that's really its name) committee that actually decides the UK vote is only advised by IST/41, it doesn't *have* to abide by what they say. The BSI is supposed to work on consensus. If enough people call or contact it to tell it that it's made a mistake, it is supposed to do something about it.

If you care, get off your backside and tell them. I have already. Their vote is due in on the 29th. You have essentially one day only to influence them."

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