[Fsfe-uk] UK to fly the flag for OOXML

[rob]

Quoting Glyn Wintle <address@hidden> on org-discuss:

> http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2008/03/26/bsi_vote_yes_ooxml/
> [...]
> A source close to the matter told The Register today
> that the technical group chaired by Francis Cave and
> assigned to make recommendations to the policy making
> panel overwhelmingly came out five to one in favour of OOXML.

From Mike Banahan in the comments, some useful information on what to do:

"And I'd point out to anyone reading this that the panel is only  
advisory. If you feel that they have made a mistake, give the BSI a  
call on +44 (0)20 8996 9001 or email them at address@hidden
The ICT/-/1 (that's really its name) committee that actually decides  
the UK vote is only advised by IST/41, it doesn't *have* to abide by  
what they say. The BSI is supposed to work on consensus. If enough  
people call or contact it to tell it that it's made a mistake, it is  
supposed to do something about it.
If you care, get off your backside and tell them. I have already.  
Their vote is due in on the 29th. You have essentially one day only to  
influence them."