http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page16957
"The National Archives does not currently plan to convert any records to Microsoft Office Open XML format." Seems to counter earlier announcements they made: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/stories/164.htm "The ongoing collaboration will also see The National Archives further its innovative approach to sustaining the nation´s digital heritage, by contributing their expertise and insight in digital preservation towards the development of future releases of Microsoft products. Having addressed some of the key format sustainability issues through the implementation of the Ecma Open XML format in its latest products, the announcement represents a further step in Microsoft´s commitment to digital preservation." Not surprising that Adam Farquhar, Head of eArchitecture at the British Library is maintaining his independence by being co-chair of the Microsoft Office OpenXML standards committee. Does he also have a job with Microsoft? Jon
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