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People have wondered why I haven't blogged about the Foundation closing. It is. And I haven't said anything here because corporate housekeeping takes a little time: board votes, blah blah blah.
We will issue a press release when we have thought through and fully understand what we are going to do next.
Thanks for your patience.
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Sam Hiser
"Achieving Openness: a closer look at ODF & OOXML" | (Jun 2007)
"Interoperability: will the real universal file format please stand up?" | Novatica UPGRADE (Dec 2006)
"What is OpenDocument?" | O'Reilly ONLamp (Jul 2006)
"ODF & Innovation Theory" | PlexNex (Oct 2006)
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Sam,
I know we've all said some certain things, but I hope the unfortunate turn of events won't lead to hostility. I'm still reading your blog (oh! And FT). The same goes for ge and marbux.
Posted by: Roy Schestowitz | November 13, 2007 at 04:20 PM
Roy-
Thanks. Never hard feelings. You're playing an important role.
Posted by: Sam Hiser | November 13, 2007 at 04:25 PM
Same here, Sam. I wish you well and I'll continue to enjoy this blog.
Posted by: Zaine Ridling | November 14, 2007 at 08:03 PM