OpenDocument ratified by ISO

5/7/2006

The OpenDocument file format (ODF) was ratified by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

While there aren't any changes technically, it is an important step politically.

Links:

Official press release from the ODF Alliance
Andy Updegrove's analysis on ConsortiumInfo.Org
CNet announcement
Slashdot discussion

Tags: standard

File Formats: OpenDocument