Brazil says no to Open Office XML

Microsoft News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Gateway Virtual Server Management: Weighing the options Learn about an array of exciting new time-saving tools that make it possible to manage virtual servers in a similar way as physical servers by watching the latest Network World Editorial Perspectives Webcast. Click here to watch! Network World's Microsoft News Alert, 08/28/07 * TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Brazil says no to Open Office XML Microsoft’s bid to get its OOXML specification approved as an ISO accredited standard has gotten a kick in the shin. The Brazilian Technical Standards Organization voted no to approving OOXML as a standard. Committee member Avi Alkalay, who is open standards and Linux advisor at IBM Brazil, said, “It is unbelievable how ECMA (the same guys that put together the JavaScript standard!) can think that a wannabe spec like OOXML is ready for submission.” Network World Security Buyers Guide Find the right security products for your enterprise - fast. From anti-spam to wireless LAN security, our Buyers Guides have detailed information on hundreds of products in more than 20 categories. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features to make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Security Buyers Guide now. Also: India also says no to Open Office XML Researcher hacks a fix from last Patch Tuesday Microsoft embraces, then kicks, Cisco Yank Office, install Google Apps, kill career Social networking for your television For more news and opinion, visit Microsoft Subnet. * FROM OUR BLOGGERS: John Obeto – Notes from a Microsoft fan  Obeto applauds the Burton Group’s report panning Google Apps: “Yes, Google only uses Google Apps to backup the master, Microsoft Office!” Tyson Kopczynski -- Hidden Microsoft Gems PowerShell expert Kopczynski offers a free PowerShell script to complete a certificate request using PowerShell and certreq.exe. Collaboration expert Sue Hanely's blog When the 17-year-old-son of one of Hanley’s friends became paralyzed from an accident, a non-profit web service, CaringBridge, came to Hanley’s rescue. Online collaboration “allows people to engage where they can best provide support,” she writes. Author expert Colin Spence's blog Choosing between SharePoint Services 3.0 and SharePoint Server 2007. Most of the time Server 2007 is the right choice. * HOT DISCUSSIONS AMONG MICROSOFT SUBNET READERS: SCO vs. Novell: Contract Law 101 Microsoft attacks Cisco with new VoIP/video server LucidTouch screen, very touchy feely Reader’s don’t buy claims about Microsoft vs. VMware Windows breaks Skype (or lessons in P2P networking)   * FREEBIES, GIVEAWAYS AND OTHER NOTABLES: Only FOUR DAYS LEFT to enter to win one of 15 copies of Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Unleashed.  Read a free chapter from Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Unleashed.  Check out Microsoft Subnet’s library for more free chapters and special discounts on best-selling books.  Visit the Microsoft Subnet page for daily news, opinions, hot topics. Follow Microsoft Subnet editor, Julie Bort, on Twitter (@microsoftsubnet).

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