i always root for the seals

sounds like a basking shark folks, no need to panic

not surprised that Jason thinks this is a positive development - this is a big PR win for MSFT, which came as a result of significant lobbying efforts. as someone who believes redundant formats are an issue, i do not regard this as positive

lots of folks have already linked here, and the interview is indeed fascinating

great (as usual) summary of ODF progress in MA from Andy; even better? it's in Q&A format ;)

not good news for my peoples back in New England

as usual, Andy's got the scoop on ODF related news out of MA

what's going to be the impact here to ODF, i wonder?

Andy, as usual, has this covered; the problem from where i sit is relatively simple - lots of folks are confusing open standards (e.g. ODF) with open source (e.g. OO.o) - a natural error, but one that shouldn't be made at this point

Matusow's commentary is going to generate a lot of talk, i'm sure

great summary and update from Andy on where ODF is vis a vis MA

you can always count on Andy to give a blow by blow account of these activities - excellent work, sir

Andy on the 'investigation' of MA CIO Peter Quinn's travel

great summary of the ODF MA council meeting

some MA pushback on access for disabled or impaired state employees; easy answer is for MS to export to ODF

great interview with OO.o's Louis Suarez-Potts

very solid breakdown of the Brian Jones OASIS License FUD claims and Sun's response

the KOffice folks respond to Yates (via /.)

Ruby on the ODF/MA deal

can't wait to hear this (via Bray via Berlind)

fascinating notes from a debate on the ODF/MA decision

it's not too often that i find myself on the same side as Nicholas Carr, but we're definitely in agreement on this point

well, now i don't have to write this, because Stephe's said it better than i could ;)

fine piece, up until the commentary on Massachusetts, where i think she goes off the rails

i'd like to hear Matt's take on why MSFT should not support the ODF alongside of its own format, provided that customers ask for it

Tim's take on the Microsoft MA response

wherein Stephe articulates his side of our Fri AM breakfast

Hiser letter to Mass CIO (via Gary)

oh sure, they get this going once i leave new england ;)

actually seems like an illustration of open source vs open standards (via /.)

very rare: great white shark in shallow waters off cape cod