U.S. will likely vote yes on OOXML
InternetNews | at | by Mike
After looking questionable earlier this summer, Microsoft will likely get the U.S.'s vote on its pitch to make Office Open XML an International Organization for Standardization standard.
Meanwhile, the cut-off date for the final vote tally as to whether it will become a recognized ISO standard looms this coming Sunday, Sept. 2. However, the final results will likely not be decided until early next year.
A yes vote by the U.S. is viewed almost symbolically as a requirement for long-term success of the proposal. The U.S. group is slated to meet tomorrow to finalize its vote.