__/ [ [H]omer ] on Tuesday 03 April 2007 22:51 \__
> Verily I say unto thee, that Roy Schestowitz spake thusly:
>> Microsoft Fights for OpenOffice XML Standard Approval
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | To win approval, Microsoft must obtain 75 percent of all
>> | votes cast.
>> |
>> | Organizers have said they expect representatives from about
>> | 100 countries, including the United States, Canada and most
>> | large European and Asian nations, to ultimately cast ballots
>> | on the issue.
>> `----
>>
>> http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/56642.html
>
> Ooh, it's just like the Eurovision Song Contest, only with less talent.
>
> I hope for God's sake that Sweaty B. doesn't start singing.
See the links at the bottom. Microsoft found a loophole whereby they can get
lobbyists and employees around the world to vote for Microsoft.
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