[BadVista Advocate] UK Becta recommending ODF/avoiding OOXML and Vista "not recommended"

[Matthew Flaschen]

Dave Crossland wrote:
> Talking to graphic design college professors and working professionals
> I hear this lame "oh its not industry standard so I would never use
> it" excuse _constantly_ - so I'm very glad to read this :-)

Of course, using "industry standard" software just because it's industry 
standard is only reinforcing an accidental status quo.  If we decide to 
use free software that supports open standards, that will create a more 
logical standard practice.

Matt Flaschen